In a nonconference matchup, UC Davis women's soccer faced a 3-0 defeat against unbeaten Saint Mary's, who improved to 2-0-1 on the season. The Gaels dominated the first half with goals from Zoe Maikai and Ashlyn Vaughn, followed by a third goal from Brooke Fairbanks late in the match. UC Davis struggled with offense, taking only five shots compared to Saint Mary's 17. Both teams' goalkeepers, Soraya Souvanaphong for Saint Mary's and Dina Frenkel for UC Davis, each played the full 90 minutes, with Souvanaphong earning a shutout.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Mary's: 17 total shots, 7 shots on goal, 16 corner kicks
  • UC Davis: 5 total shots, 2 shots on goal, 3 goals allowed
State of Play
  • UC Davis fell to 1-2-0 this season after the loss.
  • The Aggies will face Santa Clara next, seeking to turn their season around.
What's Next

UC Davis will look to regroup in a non-conference match against Santa Clara on August 27, aiming to improve their performance during the season.

Bottom Line

The Aggies must enhance their offensive strategy and capitalize on scoring opportunities as they prepare for the upcoming match against Santa Clara to bounce back from this loss.