Score: UC Davis 3, Utah Valley 0
Location: Davis, Calif.
Records: UC Davis, 6-2-0, Utah Valley 3-4-1
The short story: UC Davis showcased one of their finest performances of the season, dominating Utah Valley from start to finish to secure a commanding 3-0 victory.
Genavieve Fontes led the charge with a brace, while
Kylie Garcia added another goal. Defensively,
Caeley Goldstein and the Aggie backline were equally impressive, earning UC Davis their third shutout of the season.
PITCH SIDE
- Garcia and Fontes were opportunistic in their goal-scoring efforts, netting two goals in the second half as Utah Valley attempted to mount an attack
- Despite being outshot by the Wolverines, UC Davis effectively counterattacked, a strategy they've successfully employed all season
- This victory was significant for the Aggies, especially with Utah Valley receiving votes in the latest NCAA poll
- Goldstein and the Aggie backline were instrumental, preventing all of the Wolverines' 14 shots from finding the back of the net
- In the field, six different Aggies played the full 90 minutes
- UC Davis improved its Big West-leading record to 6-2, with the next closest team in the conference at 1-2-4, ahead of tonight's slate of games
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Fontes opened the scoring for the Aggies in the 27th minute, capitalizing on a loose ball in the box after the Utah Valley goalkeeper left her line
- The Aggies entered halftime with a 1-0 lead, using this momentum to dominate the final 45 minutes
- UC Davis doubled their lead in the 78th minute when Garcia scored on a breakaway, set up from Sarah Canavan
- The final goal came in the 90th minute, with Fontes netting her second of the match, assisted by Canavan, sealing a 3-0 victory for the Aggies
NEXT UP: UC Davis continues its two-game home stand, concluding the non-conference portion of its schedule with a match against LSU from the SEC at Aggie Soccer Field on Sunday, Sept. 15.
