The University of California, Davis will host Saint Mary's in a nonconference showdown on August 20, 2026, kicking off at 5 p.m. The game forms part of the Aggies' 2026 campaign and will be streamed live on ESPN+, with tickets available for purchase online or at the venue.
A Milestone Meeting
UC Davis opened its season with a 2-0 victory over Fresno State on August 12, only to drop a 1-0 decision at home against Sacramento State four days later. Head coach Kat Mertz highlighted the team's offensive execution in the latter match, even as a penalty kick slipped away from a potential equalizer.
Saint Mary's arrives after a 0-0 draw with Long Beach State and a 4-0 home win over Fresno State, giving the team a 12-2-1 edge in the all‑time series. The two programs have met often in Moraga, where the Aggies hold a 1‑1‑1 record in their last three visits.
This encounter also marks UC Davis' inaugural year in the Mountain West Conference, a shift that brings new rivals and a revised schedule. Key starters Jaycee DeFazio and Lakelee Perkins, both of whom featured in the early wins, are expected to anchor the midfield and attack.
Adding intrigue, assistant coach Travis Clarke returns to Saint Mary's after six seasons elsewhere, bringing a familiar tactical perspective. In goal, Dina Frenkel has played every minute of the season, recording a shutout against Fresno State and even scoring a penalty kick in the loss to Sacramento State.