SAN DIEGO – With wins in its first four matches of the season, San Diego men's soccer will face its next round of tests this weekend, starting with UC Davis – which is receiving votes in national polls – and then followed by a matchup against Sacramento State.
 
USD, off to its best start in 17 years, is receiving votes in both the United Soccer Coaches and Top Drawer Soccer Top 25 rankings. Led by reigning WCC Player of the Week Matt Wiher and one of the conference's top offensive threats Miguel Berry, the Toreros are one of two remaining WCC teams with an unblemished record (4-0; other: No. 7 Saint Mary's).
 
Friday's contest against UC Davis is set for 7 p.m. at Torero Stadium while the Sacramento State home game will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
 
Here are Four Things to Know going into the weekend:
 
CLOSING IN ON THE TOP 25
For the first time this season, San Diego is receiving votes in the national polls. In the United Soccer Coaches poll, the Toreros garnered 18 points, which would put them at No. 32. Meanwhile, in the Top Drawer Soccer Top 25, they are just one of five teams on the outside of the Top 25 receiving votes. One of those other five teams: Friday's opponent, UC Davis.
 
PROTECT THE NET
The WCC's shutout leader Matt Wiher is closing in on USD's all-time top-10 for career shutouts. The redshirt sophomore currently has seven in his brief career, one away from tying Carlos Castellanos (1994-97) for 10th on the list. Wiher is already 10th in Torero history with 74 career saves.
 
BERRY GOOD
Miguel Berry, who leads WCC players in assists (3) and is second in goals (4) and points (11), is marching up USD's all-time lists as well. The senior enters the weekend seventh in USD history with 25 career goals, which is two away from tying Chugger Adair (1990-92) for sixth place. In addition to career goals, Berry is ninth in USD history for career points (61) and fourth in career goals (11).
 
LEADERS IN THE WCC
The Toreros have jumped out to their best start since 2002 by outscoring their opponents 10-2 in the four games so far. The last time USD score 10 goals in its first four games was 2006 (10; 3-1 record). The 10 goals are also the second-highest total by a WCC team in the first two weeks of the season (Saint Mary's, 12).