SANTA CRUZ, CA — The University of La Verne men's soccer team opened its 2025 campaign against Pacific University at UC Santa Cruz, battling to a scoreless draw.

Senior goalkeeper Hector Duenas-Pena stood tall in the net for the Leopards, recording three saves to keep the shutout intact. On the offensive end, junior midfielder Aiden Tapia-Palacios led La Verne with three shots on goal.

The Leopards peppered the Boxers with shots in the first half, sending seven attempts towards the goal, forcing Pacific to make three saves. Carlos Cervantes hit a shot off the post just over four minutes into the contest.

Shots: La Verne 13, Pacific 3
Saves: La Verne 3, Pacific 7
Corners: La Verne 9, Pacific 0
Fouls: La Verne 9, Pacific 10

Next Up: The Leopards will look for their first victory of the season when they return to UC Santa Cruz on Monday to face Willamette University at 12:30 p.m.