DAVIS, Calif. – The Aztec lacrosse team fell to UC Davis 15-12 Saturday afternoon. Frankie Garcia led the Aztecs with five goals and one assist.
The Aztecs (1-10, 0-2) and Aggies (8-3, 1-1) went shot for shot in today's match. The first and second quarters ended with the Aztecs up by one, and the third quarter ended with a tie. It wasn't until the fourth quarter that the Aggies started to pull away as the Aztecs couldn't connect on their free-position shots. The Aztecs and Aggies both had 36 shots but the Aztecs had 25 on goal compared to the Aggies 22. SDSU was 0-5 in free-position shots, while UC Davis was 2-5.
Garcia's six points was the most by an Aztec in a single game this season. Sara Toner and Emma Betts also had two goals, while Brooklyne Waddell achieved two points from one goal and one assist. Mia Kohn led the Aztecs with three caused turnovers and three ground balls, and Victoria Rankin led the team with 10 draw controls. Goalkeeper Caitlin Boughton had 7 saves and 15 goals allowed on 36 shots faced.
The Aggies' Ella Brislin led the team with five goals and 11 draw controls, followed by Rhea Cosand and Natalie Markman with three goals each. Sierra Lizerbram led the Aggies with three ground balls and three caused turnovers. Goalkeeper Ashley Laing had 13 saves and 12 goals allowed on 36 shots faced.
"I couldn't be more proud of how our team played today. They fought for a full 60 minutes, showing resilience and determination from start to finish. It was a back and forth battle that we expected and we just game up short in the end. We played a disciplined game, with our fewest amount of fouls and turnovers this season," explained Head Coach Kylee White. "While we might not have gotten a notch in the win category, we definitely had major wins in terms of our growth and team goals from this game. I am proud of our entire team and how connected we were throughout the game. Together, we are stronger, ready to face our next challenge."
STAT OF THE GAME
SDSU had 10 turnovers to UC Davis's 14.
THE NOTE
Thanks to her six points from today, Frankie Garcia joins Sara Toner atop the leaderboard with 26 points.
UP NEXT
The Aztecs travel to Boulder on Saturday March 30 to face the Buffaloes of Colorado.