USD Dominates Weekend with Stellar Soccer and Volleyball Performances

The University of San Diego’s athletic teams are off to a hot start in the 2025 season. They’re showing off in everything from soccer to volleyball, racking up new records and some pretty wild highlights.

The Toreros have been especially impressive lately. This post digs into some recent matchups and standout players across different colleges in the region. If you want the full scoop, check out the San Diego Union-Tribune.

USD Soccer Teams: A Season to Remember

The University of San Diego’s men’s and women’s soccer teams are grabbing headlines with their strong play. The women’s team hasn’t lost yet, sitting at 3-0-4, which is a first for them after seven games.

The men’s team, currently ranked 10th, has a 4-1-2 record after knocking off UC Santa Barbara and tying with Kansas City.

Standout Players

Sophomore forward Iain Wagner (from St. Augustine High) put away two goals last week. Junior forward Steven Ramirez added a goal and an assist.

On the women’s side, senior forward Josefine Schlichting has been clutch, scoring in three straight matches—including a tiebreaker in their 3-2 win over Cal Baptist.

SDSU Soccer: Mixed Results

San Diego State University’s soccer teams are having a bit of a rollercoaster. The women’s team stands at 3-2-1, and sophomore forward Victoria Miller just picked up Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors after scoring three goals on only four shots.

Junior midfielder Katie Senn chipped in with two goals and an assist in wins over Pepperdine and UC Riverside.

Challenges for Men’s Team

The men’s team, though, is struggling. They’re at 2-5 after a home loss to Oregon State.

They’ll need to regroup if they want to get things back on track.

Point Loma Nazarene University: Rising Stars

Point Loma Nazarene University’s men’s soccer team looks promising with a 2-1-1 record. They recently took down Colorado School of Mines 4-0 and Regis 1-0.

Forward Emmett Layman had a big game with two goals and an assist against Mines. Elijah Langford clinched the win over Regis with a penalty kick.

Women’s Team Struggles

The women’s team is having a tougher go. They’re at 1-2-1 after a 2-0 loss to second-ranked Cal Poly Pomona.

Cal State San Marcos and Palomar College: Noteworthy Performances

Cal State San Marcos women’s team hasn’t lost yet, sitting at 1-0-2. Sophomore forward Addison Leite scored a crucial goal in their 1-1 draw with Concordia.

Palomar College’s women’s team broke a long losing streak by beating Mesa College 1-0. Freshman Taylor Devaney scored the only goal, and goalkeepers Nathalie Mancilla and Gianna Velasco combined for the shutout, moving them to 2-1-1.

Cuyamaca College and Southwestern College: Dominant Forces

The Cuyamaca College men’s team, nationally ranked, keeps rolling with a 3-0-1 record. Esteban Salas scored and Luciano Hermosillo assisted in their 2-0 win over Cerritos College.

Goalkeeper Luis Alvarez locked down a shutout in the same game. Southwestern College’s women’s team isn’t slowing down either, holding a 3-0-2 record.

Freshman forward Melany Perez netted four goals in their 6-0 rout of Grossmont. Not bad for a first-year player!

USD Volleyball: A Strong Start

The University of San Diego’s volleyball squad is off to a solid start at 5-3. They just won the Husky Invitational in Seattle, edging out Washington and Arizona in five-set battles.