Score: UC Davis 0, Pacific 1
Location: Stockton, Calif.
Records: UC Davis, 0-1-0, Pacific 1-0-0
The short story: Despite numerous opportunities, as evidenced by the Aggies' 10 shots on goal, UC Davis was unable to break through and fell to the Pacific Tigers in the season opener Thursday night by a score of 1-0.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- UC Davis was the aggressor in the first 45 minutes, despite the 0-0 score entering the break
- The Aggies had seven corner attempts in the first half, and had four shot attempts that were on target, while the Tigers only had two total shots during the early portion
- Fortunes would change when the Tigers scored in the 51st minute, bringing the hosts advantage to 1-0
- The Aggies would continue pressing forward but to no avail, as the Tigers walled up and held on for the closely contested win
NEXT UP: UC Davis will look to get their first win of 2024 when they host Utah Valley for the team's home-opener this Sunday at 1:00 p.m.