Score: UC Davis 0, No. 15 UAlbany 2
Location: Albany, N.Y.
Records: UC Davis, 2-5 (0-2 AE), UAlbany 6-1 (1-0 AE)
The short story: Despite sophomore goalkeeper Emma Giesting recording a career-high 13 saves, UC Davis field hockey fell 2-0 at No. 15 UAlbany in their second conference game of the weekend.
PITCH SIDE
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Giesting 13 total saves is a career-high
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Using a total team effort, 17 different Aggies appeared in today's game
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The Great Danes scored two goals from two different players
HOW IT HAPPENED
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The Great Danes started out strong with a penalty corner in the first minute of play but were denied by Giesting
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The Aggies looked on the attack in the opening period, taking three shots but were unable to get on the board
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UAlbany had five shots and four penalty corners with all but one shot being saved by Aggie goalkeeper Giesting
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The Danes scored the opening goal in the first two minutes of the third quarter to take the lead
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Giesting recorded five more saves in the third quarter to keep the Aggies in the game
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UAlbany finished strong with a second goal by midfielder Charlotte Triggs, sealing the 2-0 Great Dane win
NEXT UP: Looking to keep fighting, the Aggies will go home and face Cal on Sep. 29 at 1:00 p.m. PT.
