Women’s Soccer
Who: Cincinnati
When: Thursday at 2 p.m.
Where: Gettler Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
Need to know: The Bearcats (5-2-1) enter Thursday’s matchup on three-game winning streak led by senior Danielle Rotheram. The Canadian midfielder has netted six goals, including four in UC’s last two games.
Who: No. 21 DePaul
When: Sunday at 10 a.m.
Where: Wish Field, Chicago, Illinois
Need to know: The Blue Demons (6-1-1), like the 49ers, boast one of the best defenses in the nation. DePaul has only allowed four goals this season, one more than LBSU. The Demons’ shutout percentage of .750 ranks 11th in the country, while the 49ers’ goals-against average of .345 ranks ninth.
Senior defender Zacchary Kappos and the men’s water polo team head to Palo Alto for the NorCal Tournament. If the 49ers advance, they play the winner of No. 3 Stanford and No. 14 Santa Clara.
Men’s Water Polo
Who: No. 11 UC San Diego
When: Saturday at 12:15 p.m.
Where: Avery Pool, Palo Alto
Need to know: The Tritons (3-3) go into the NorCal Tournament led by senior Chase Cockerill. The Woodland Hills native has 11 goals, four assists and 14 steals in 2015. Junior Nick Alexander has also added five goals and nine assists.