Sports Recap
Men’s Soccer
Who: UC Davis vs University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Where: Davis, Calif. (home)
When: 10/28
Score: 2-1 (win)
UC Davis hosted University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and improved their overall record to 2-10-4, securing the Aggies’ first conference play home win. UC Davis started off strong with a goal from Declan Horio, a fourth-year managerial economics major, off an assist from Tristan Wouters, a third-year communication major, in the ninth minute of gameplay. Wouters secured a second goal for the Aggies during the first half of the game in the 41st minute. Mekhai Wilson, a third-year sociology major, served as the Aggie goalkeeper in both halves. Wilson secured three saves in the first half and four in the second half. UNLV managed to get the ball past Wilson in the second half in the 76th minute. Despite the win, the game saw a lot of fouls from both teams — nine for UNLV and 12 for the Aggies.
Cross Country, Mountain West Championships
Who: UC Davis
Where: Reno, Nev. (away)
When: 10/22
Score: Womens 6th, Mens 7th place
UC Davis made its inaugural appearance in the Mountain West Championship in Reno, Nevada. The women’s team ran the six kilometer course, while the men’s team ran the eight kilometer course. The women’s team brought 10 runners and the men’s team brought eight to participate in the races. Peyton Adams, a third-year undeclared major, ran a 21:58.9 for the women’s six kilometer course, placing 33rd. The other Aggies followed in her pace, securing 36th, 44th and 45th place. The high places secured the Aggie’s 6th place overall against the nine other teams. Dominic McMahon, a third-year biochemistry and molecular biology major, finished 46th for the men’s race with a time of 25:53.2. Three other Aggies finished quickly after McMahon, securing 51st, 54th and 55th place.
Men’s Football
Who: UC Davis vs Weber State University
Where: Ogden, Utah (away)
When: 10/31
Score: 14-38 (loss)
The Aggies, ranked as No. 20/21, traveled to Utah on Oct. 31 to go up against the Weber State University Wildcats, ranked No. 22. UC Davis started off strong with their opening drive, but was ultimately forced to punt on fourth-and-10. The Wildcats combated this with their own drive, but Aggie defense forced a field goal, giving them the lead early on. After that, the teams traded possession of the ball before the Wildcats extended their lead with a touchdown for 12 yards. The Aggies quickly followed up with a touchdown before the first quarter ended. Weber State scored two touchdowns in the second quarter, while the Aggies were unable to score. Going into the second half of the game, Scott Nixon, a fourth-year human development major, caught the ball in the endzone for the Aggies’ second and final touchdown of the game. Weber State scored one more touchdown in the third. The fourth quarter was similar to the second, with the Aggies being unable to score and Weber State putting up one last touchdown and a field goal.