LOS ANGELES – The University of the Pacific men's soccer program travels to Los Angeles for its final West Coast Conference match of the regular season against LMU, looking to close out conference play on a high note at 6 p.m. on Friday from Sullivan Field.

Match 18 Information
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. PST
Opponent: LMU
Location: Los Angeles, Calif./Sullivan Field
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: STATBROADCAST

The Tigers (3-10-4, 2-3-2 WCC) enter the final road test of the regular season with eight conference points, tied for fifth place with Seattle U and one point back of current No. 4 seed San Francisco. Pacific faces the Lions (2-9-3, 1-5-1 WCC), who sit in eighth place with four points.

Portland leads the conference with 21 points, followed by San Diego with 14 and Denver with 12. All three of those programs have clinched spots to the inaugural WCC Tournament taking place in Portland from Nov. 11-14 at Merlo Field.

San Francisco, Seattle and Pacific each have eight points, while Santa Clara remains in contention with seven. With only four teams advancing to the conference tournament, the Tigers need a victory and favorable results elsewhere to keep their postseason hopes alive.

Pacific looks to bounce back after falling 4-1 to the nationally ranked Pilots on Senior Day at Knoles Field. Despite the setback, the Tigers generated 15 shots against the Pilots' defense, demonstrating their ability to create scoring opportunities against one of the  strongest teams in all of college soccer.

Captain Xavier Cisneros continues to lead Pacific's offensive attack with six goals, three assists and a team-high 15 points. The Turlock, California native has emerged as a consistent scoring threat in his debut collegiate campaign, recording three goals and two assists in conference competition. Cisneros has delivered several key performances, including a brace against Seattle and a goal in Pacific's 2-1 victory over Santa Clara early on in conference play.

Alongside Cisneros, Josephat Yangyuoru has provided another powerful presence in the Tigers' attack. Yangyuoru ranks second on the team with five goals and 11 points, including three goals in WCC play. He has netted a team-high 17 of his 22 shot attempts this season. His latest goal came against Denver on the road, helping Pacific secure a 2-2 draw in the Mile High City.

Alejandro Caracheo Luna remains a key piece of Pacific's defensive efforts. The native of Stockton, California most recently recorded three saves against Portland and will look to anchor the Tigers' defense. In just his first season as a Tiger, his 56 saves rank tied for third in the WCC.

Historically, LMU holds a 7-4-1 advantage in the all-time series since Pacific renewed its men's soccer program in 2014. The Tigers' most recent win over LMU came Oct. 2, 2021, when the Tigers earned a 1-0 shutout at home. The Tigers last triumphed over the Lions on the road in 2018, also by a 1-0 score line.

Friday's match-up against LMU kicks off at 6 p.m. and can be viewed live on ESPN+.

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