Sports

SOCCER: UCI striker Kate Berrini embraced the striker role this season, and it has paid off for her and us.

VOLLEYBALL: Women Anteaters go on the road and take one of two Big West games.

SOCCER: Men's soccer bounces back and takes care of UC Riverside on the road 4-2.

THE ORACLE: Make way, Mitch Kupchak; Ned Colleti has quickly propelled himself into the general managerial elite.

THE HYPOTHESIS: On Nov. 4, I will push aside the curtain of my voting booth and, with pen in hand, write in which candidate I want to see in office. I am going to vote for the "Blue Party." No, not the Obamacan blue party. The Dodger Blue party.

SOCCER: Sophmore sensations Amani Walker and Spencer Thompson bring UCI prolific success.

SOCCER: Despite an unsucessful week, men's team shows that it can compete with the best.

VOLLEYBALL: Women's team defeats CSUN, but can't figure out CSU Fullerton in loss.

SOCCER: UCI women's team falls to Pacific 1-0 on Friday, but defeats UC Davis 1-0 on Sunday.

THE HYPOTHESIS: Having a rival makes every team better. It automatically becomes more than just about a win or loss. It becomes a contest of heart and toughness. Pride being the fuel behind any good rivalry.

CROSS COUNTRY: UCI's Laura Olvera has broken out this season and looks to represent UCI against the best.

SPORTS: Here is the New U's guide to the upcoming games for UCI Athletics from Oct. 6 to 13.