Hope Hisey has had it easy so far. Arizona soccer had a soft non-conference schedule and dominated the ball in four lopsided wins. They allowed just nine shots on goal and Hisey—their sophomore goalkeeper—saved eight of them, most without breaking a sweat.
That will change in a big way Friday when the Wildcats host No. 4 UCLA. The Bruins (3-0) have a prolific attack that led them to the Final Four last season. Hisey will have to make saves left and right. She won’t have a roaring crowd to cheer her on—only a few family members—but she’s already amped for the challenge.