UC Davis opened its season at home against Sacramento State and walked away with a 1‑0 defeat, the only goal arriving in the 84th minute after a penalty was converted.
The Aggies created several chances, including a shot by Savannah Cordero and a header from Ashley Brewer that both missed the target, while goalkeeper Delaney Timmons turned away four attempts.
In goal, Dina Frenkel for Sacramento State made three saves from non‑penalty shots, preserving the lead despite a 9‑8 shot advantage for the visitors.
The match was marked by a foul count of 11 for Davis versus six for the opposition, and the teams were nearly even in overall shooting statistics.
The loss snapped a three‑game unbeaten streak at home and marked the Aggies’ first defeat since 2017, a milestone that underscores how quickly the program has turned a corner.
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Next up, UC Davis will travel to face Saint Mary’s on Thursday, then head to Santa Clara on August 27 and close the stretch at UC Santa Barbara on August 30, tests that could reshape the early narrative of the season.
Beyond the pitch, UC Davis continues to shine in the classroom, recently being ranked No. 2 among public universities by the Wall Street Journal for degree value, and it is especially renowned for its agriculture, forestry and veterinary medicine programs.