SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — Park University Gilbert's men's soccer team saw its season come to an end Thursday afternoon with a 3-1 loss to The Master's University in the GSAC Championship semifinals at Reese Field.
The Mustangs took control early, scoring twice in the first half. Trent Rickard opened the scoring in the 12th minute, assisted by Adiel Kaduya, before Kaduya added a second goal in the 32nd minute to give The Master's a 2-0 halftime lead.
Park responded in the second half. In the 60th minute,
Olli Saksinen found the back of the net after receiving a pass from
Anton Aaltonen, cutting the deficit to 2-1 and giving the Buccaneers a chance to get back into the match.
Park continued to push for an equalizer, but The Master's extended its lead in the 88th minute. Kaduya scored his second goal of the game, with Rickard and Michael Masimango providing the assists, to secure the 3-1 victory.
Goalkeeper
Nicklas Lagesen delivered a busy performance, recording 13 saves against 24 shots from The Master's, including 16 on target. Park finished with 10 shots, five of which were on goal.
The loss brings the Buccaneers' 2026 season to a close with a 13-7 overall record and a 9-4 mark in GSAC play. Park reached the conference semifinals after defeating Soka in the first round in a penalty shootout.
