Score: Cal State Bakersfield 3, UC Davis 2
Location: Main Soccer Field (Bakersfield, Calif.)
Records: UC Davis 1-7-5, 1-2-2 | Cal State Bakersfield 3-7-3, 3-0-2

THE SHORT STORY: UC Davis battled back twice in the second half behind a pair of penalty goals from Cason Goodman, but a late penalty awarded to Cal State Bakersfield proved decisive as the Aggies fell 3-2 on the road Wednesday night. 

PITCH SIDE

• Goodman scored both UC Davis goals, converting from the spot in the 62nd and 78th minutes
• Zack Lillington was active offensively, leading the team with eight shots, including five on goal, while one of his attempts led to the Aggies' first penalty of the match after his shot was stopped by a handball in the box
• UC Davis recorded 23 total shots and 11 on frame, while Bakersfield goalkeeper Zenden Hart made eight saves to preserve the win
• The Aggies created multiple quality chances throughout the night, adding five corners along with their 23 total shots for sustained offensive pressure
• With the two scores tonight, Goodman now has four goals on season

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Cal State Bakersfield opened the scoring in the 19th minute when Josh Farrell finished a delivery from Filip Arras to give the hosts an early 1-0 lead
• UC Davis generated several opportunities throughout the first half, including attempts from Nami Banks and Zack Lillington, but went into halftime trailing by one
• The Aggies equalized in the 62nd minute after Goodman converted a penalty
• Bakersfield quickly regained the lead in the 66th minute on another goal from Farrell, assisted again by Arras
• UC Davis continued to apply pressure and drew level for a second time in the 78th minute when Goodman buried his second penalty of the night
• The momentum shifted moments later as Bakersfield was awarded a penalty after contact in the box, a call that understandably left the Aggie bench frustrated
• Rashaad Ogun converted from the spot in the 80th minute to give the Roadrunners the lead for good

Cason's signature hesi is back and the Aggies level it here in the second half!

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— UC Davis Men's Soccer (@ucdavismsoc) October 16, 2025

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