Score: UC Davis 1, Cal State Bakersfield 2
Location: Davis, Calif.
Records: UC Davis 8-4 (1-2), Cal State Bakersfield 3-8-1 (1-1)
The short story: UC Davis struck first, but fell to Cal State Bakersfield on Sunday after the Roadrunners netted two unanswered goals, including a decisive free kick.
PITCH SIDE
- Sammie Ruelas scored her first goal of the season, with Kylie Garcia and Genavieve Fontes picking up assists
- The Aggies outshot the Roadrunners both in total and on goal, registering 14 total shots, with seven on target
- UC Davis also recorded eight corner kicks compared to the Roadrunners' three
- For Cal State Bakersfield, Karen Flores scored, and Miah Thomas netted the game-winner
- In goal, Hollee Hercik had six saves for the Roadrunners while Caeley Goldstein had three for the Aggies
HOW IT HAPPENED
- UC Davis was the aggressor early, scoring in the 23rd minute, with Ruelas tucking one into the bottom left corner off a corner kick
- The lead was short-lived as the Roadrunners equalized in the 28th minute, with Catalina Roggerone assisting Flores from a free kick
- The score remained 1-1 at halftime
- In the second half, the Roadrunners capitalized on a pair of Aggie fouls, gaining momentum around the 67th minute
- Controlling possession and making the most of fouls, the Roadrunners scored again on a free kick, with Thomas bending it around the Aggie wall to take a 2-1 lead
- The Aggies' best chance in the second half came from Abella Hunter in the 81st minute, but Hercik made a crucial save on Hunter's shot and Emma Vane's follow-up
- UC Davis' late attacking efforts fell short, with Cal State Bakersfield holding on for a 2-1 win
NEXT UP: UC Davis will hit the road and open the new month with matches against Long Beach State on Thursday, Oct. 10, and UC San Diego on Sunday, Oct. 13.
