Score: UC Davis 2, Saint Mary's 0
Location: Moraga, Calif.
Records: UC Davis 3-1-1, Saint Mary's 1-3-2
The short story: A brace by junior
Cason Goodman and a stellar shutout performance by junior
Noah Schwengeler propelled UC Davis men's soccer to their third consecutive victory, triumphing 2-0 over the host Gaels at Saint Mary's Stadium on Thursday night.
PITCH SIDE
- C. Goodman recorded a brace in the first half, marking his second consecutive game with a goal
- Goalkeeper Schwengeler delivered a spectacular performance, securing the Aggies' first shutout win of the season
- The Aggies recorded a season-high 15 shots throughout the game
- Demonstrating exceptional defense, Cole Pond, Carson Hammond, Zach Lillington, and Schwengeler played all 90 minutes
- It was a total team effort, with 18 different Aggies appearing in today's match
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Aggies started strong with a goal by C. Goodman in the sixth minute, assisted by his brother Luke Goodman and junior forward Chase Tanon
- The Aggies' early attack continued with a second goal by C. Goodman minutes later, earning him a brace within the first 20 minutes of play
- Saint Mary's attempted to inject fresh energy with four substitutions in the 25th minute and nearly a full line change to start the second half
- Despite forcing numerous corner kicks, Saint Mary's was consistently thwarted by the Aggies' defense
- Both Saint Mary's and UC Davis recorded six shots each in the second half, with the Gaels' best effort coming in the 56th minute. However, the Aggies' high-level defending throughout the game secured a 2-0 victory
NEXT UP: Seeking their fourth consecutive victory, the Aggies will host San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 4 p.m. PT.
