Cowgirls’ Six-Match Winning Streak Snapped

Cowgirls’ Six-Match Winning Streak Snapped

Photo from University of Wyoming's Athletics Media Relations Office.

DAVIS, Calif. — The Wyoming soccer team’s six-match winning streak came to an end Friday night as UC Davis defeated the Cowgirls 3-2 at Aggie Soccer Field.

The loss dropped Wyoming to 8-3-0 overall and 1-1-0 in Mountain West play, while UC Davis improved to 3-7-2 overall and 1-2-0 in conference action.

UC Davis scored twice in the opening 12 minutes. Kaya Herndon put the Aggies ahead in the fifth minute off a pass from Lakelee Perkins, and Courtney Wagner converted a penalty kick in the 12th minute to make it 2-0.

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Wyoming answered in the 18th minute when Alyssa Glover cut the deficit in half. Glover’s sixth goal of the season was also the 25th of her career, tying her for Wyoming’s program record for career goals. Kiley Ballek was credited with the assist.

The Cowgirls eventually pulled even in the 83rd minute when Maddie Burr scored her fourth goal of the season on a header. The tie lasted just over three minutes before UC Davis regained the lead for good. Herndon assisted on Jaycee DeFazio’s goal in the 86th minute, which proved to be the game-winner.

Wyoming finished with a 17-6 advantage in shots, including a 13-2 edge in the second half. Glover and Burr each recorded five shots for the Cowgirls.

Haley Bartel made three saves in goal for Wyoming. UC Davis goalkeeper Piper Wilkison started the match but played just over one minute before sustaining an injury. Wilkison recorded one save before Cat Pieper finished the match with six saves.

The Cowgirls return home Wednesday when they host San Jose State at 3 p.m. at the Madrid Sports Complex.