Score: UC Davis 4, Queens 1
Location: Charlotte, N.C.
Records: UC Davis 6-7, Queens 2-11
The short story: UC Davis field hockey wrapped up its East Coast road trip with a commanding 4-1 victory over Queens University on Sunday at Bessant Field.
PITCH SIDE
- The Aggies held Queens to just four total shots, including only two on goal.
- UC Davis scored on three of its eight penalty corners.
- Four different Aggies — Beth Munro-Morris, Morgan Caldera, Ella Franken, and Karly Redman — each found the back of the net.
- UC Davis closed its East Coast road trip with a 2-1 record.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- UC Davis came out strong, applying pressure early as Beth Munro-Morris tested the Queens goalkeeper just 34 seconds into the match.
- After multiple saves by Queens' Madison DeStefano, the Aggies broke through when Munro-Morris converted on a penalty corner at 11:52 to give UC Davis a 1-0 lead.
- The Aggies extended their momentum in the second quarter as Morgan Caldera scored off an assist from Elle Louise Kocmond at 17:06.
- Minutes later, Ella Franken added an unassisted strike at 24:11 to make it 3-0 before halftime.
- UC Davis continued to dominate possession in the third quarter, earning several corners but was held scoreless thanks to strong goalkeeping by DeStefano.
- Queens got on the board 31 seconds into the fourth quarter when Maddie Just converted a penalty corner off an assist from Hensley Miller.
- The Aggies quickly responded, with Karly Redman scoring at 56:36 to restore the three-goal cushion and seal the 4-1 victory.
NEXT UP: UC Davis returns home to face Cal on Friday, Oct. 24, at the UC Davis Field Hockey Field.
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