Score: UC Davis 2, UC Riverside 0
Location: Davis, Calif.
Records: UC Davis 10-4-1 (3-2-1), UC Riverside 2-11-3 (0-4-3)
The short story: UC Davis stormed late, scoring two goals within three minutes, to secure a 2-0 win over UC Riverside on Thursday night at Aggie Soccer Field.
PITCH SIDE
- Late goals from Bella Mayo and Teresa Garcia made the difference, giving the Aggies two goals within the final 10 minutes after a scoreless battle for most of the game
- Sydney Bushman, Savanah Cordero, and Jayde Holley recorded assists for UC Davis
- The Aggies' late efforts were the result of 15 total shots, showcasing their constant attacking presence
- The UC Davis backline was equally strong, limiting the Highlanders to just two shots in the entire 90 minutes
- Mayo, along with Taylor Dever and Sammie Ruelas, played the full 90 minutes for the Aggies
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Early possession favored the visiting Highlanders
- The Aggies took their first shot in the 12th minute
- UC Davis' best chance in the first half came from a near own goal in the 29th minute
- Despite shooting six more times in the half, the score remained 0-0 at halftime
- UC Riverside registered only one shot in the first 45 minutes, despite their early possession advantage
- The Aggies continued to press forward in the second half, finally breaking through in the 80th minute with Mayo scoring her first goal of the season from a loose ball in the box
- UC Davis capitalized on the momentum, doubling the lead in the 83rd minute with Garcia finishing a header off Holley's assist, sealing the 2-0 win and three points
NOTABLE
- The win marked Head Coach Tracy Joyner's third season at UC Davis with 10 or more victories
- The 10th win for Joyner also represents the fastest time in UC Davis' Division I era to reach double-figure win totals
- Abella Hunter recorded her first career start in an Aggie uniform in the win
NEXT UP: UC Davis stays at home, hosting UC Irvine this Sunday at 1 p.m. PT for Senior Day and Adopt-a-Pet Day.
