Sports Recap
Men’s Soccer
Who: UC Davis vs Utah Tech University
Where: Davis, Calif. (home)
When: 10/23
Score: 1-2 (loss)
The Aggies started off the match against Utah Tech University strong, scoring their lone goal within the opening four minutes. Isaac Chacing, a second-year human development major, scored the goal off of a penalty kick to mark his first Aggie goal. The Aggies attempted to add to their lead, but were unable to complete any shots. Utah Tech scored its first goal in the 31st minute and quickly followed up with an additional goal three minutes later. The teams went into halftime with a score of 1-2, Aggies trailing behind. Mekhai Wilson, a third-year sociology major, came in the second half to serve as goalkeeper. Wilson kept the score at 1-2, denying Utah Tech any attempt to extend its lead. The Aggies came close with two more shots on goal in the second half to equalize the game but were unable to reach the net.
Women’s Volleyball
Who: UC Davis vs University of Nevada, Reno
Where: Reno, Nev. (away)
When: 10/22
Score: 3-0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-21) (win)
While the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) wolf pack started off the first match scoring, the Aggies quickly fought back. The two teams traded points during the first match, but the Aggies pulled ahead with multiple three-score runs. They ended the first match off two attack errors from UNR. The Wolf pack started the second match strong, trading points with the Aggies but remaining in the lead until the Aggies scored a 5-point run, giving them a 6-point lead. The Aggies finished off the first set strong with kills by Isabella Umpierre, a first-year animal science major, and Ally Chandler, a fourth-year human development major. The third and final match saw more competition from UNR with multiple 3-point scoring runs. The Aggies secured a 6-point run early on in the match, giving them a lead, but UNR followed closely behind. The remainder of the match saw both teams trading points until the Aggies finalized their victory with a match point.
Men’s Football
Who: UC Davis vs Northern Colorado University
Where: Davis, Calif. (home)
When: 10/24
Score: 33-6 (win)
This game showcased the Aggies’ strong defense and offense. UC Davis Aggies started off strong against the Northern Colorado University Bears scoring their first touchdown within the first four minutes of gameplay. UC Davis maintained this energy, scoring another touchdown in the last 12 seconds of the first quarter. The second quarter didn’t see any touchdowns but Robert Meyer, a second-year human development major, scored three points for a 60-yard field goal. The third quarter saw a singular touchdown for the Aggies but not a score for the Bears, who scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter but missed the extra point. UC Davis finished off strong with a final touchdown in the last eight minutes of the game.