Score: Stanford 3, UC Davis 0
Location: Stanford, Calif.
Records: UC Davis 6-9, Stanford 7-8
The short story: Aggies battled throughout the match behind a strong defensive effort from goalkeeper
Addy Collingwood, who tallied eight saves to keep the Cardinal's high-powered attack in check for much of the afternoon.
PITCH SIDE
- Goalkeeper Addy Collingwood recorded eight total saves.
- Ella Franken added a defensive save for the Aggies.
- UC Davis limited Stanford to one goal per period despite heavy offensive pressure.
- The game marked the conclusion of UC Davis's regular season schedule.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Stanford took an early lead just over two minutes into the match as Chantal Eiwanger scored to put the Cardinal up 1-0.
- Collingwood made several key stops in the first quarter, including a save on Natalie Hoppe in the 12th minute to prevent further damage.
- Stanford continued to press in the second quarter, but Collingwood turned away a strong attempt from Ella Ganocy to keep the margin at one heading into halftime.
- The Cardinal extended their advantage in the third quarter when Puja Nanjappa found the back of the cage off a Hoppe assist in the 42nd minute to make it 2-0.
- UC Davis' defense continued to battle, with Collingwood collecting multiple saves and the Aggies blocking several shots to stall Stanford's momentum.
- Eiwanger scored her second goal of the match in the fourth quarter to push the lead to 3-0, sealing the Cardinal victory despite continued defensive efforts from UC Davis.
NEXT UP: UC Davis heads into postseason play with the MPSF Championship on Nov. 8.
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