UC Davis Aggies women’s soccer recorded a milestone win in their first Mountain West Conference match by defeating the Wyoming Cowgirls 3-2 on October 2, 2026, at the Aggie Soccer Field in Davis, California.
The Aggies struck early with Kaya Herndon scoring in the fifth minute off an assist from Lakelee Perkins. Defender Courtney Wagner then converted a penalty kick in the 12th minute to give UC Davis a 2-0 lead. Wyoming answered back with goals from Alyssa Glover in the 20th minute and Maddie Burr in the 83rd minute, tying the contest 2-2.
Jaycee DeFazio, a redshirt sophomore forward, delivered the game-winning goal in the 86th minute, assisted by Herndon. This marked DeFazio’s second game-winning goal of the 2026 season and secured the historic victory for UC Davis in their Mountain West debut.
Goalkeeper Cat Peiper, who came in early after starter Piper Wilkison was injured, made six crucial saves despite Wyoming outshooting UC Davis 17-6 and having a significant advantage in corner kicks. Head coach Kat Mertz praised her team’s resiliency and persistence throughout the hard-fought 90 minutes.
The victory ended a five-match winless streak for UC Davis and was their first triumph since September 6, 2026. The Aggies will next host Grand Canyon on October 7, 2026, at 6 p.m. PT in another conference match streamed on MW+.
CSB Take
The UC Davis Aggies women’s soccer team’s first Mountain West Conference win is a pivotal step in establishing themselves competitively in their new league. Jaycee DeFazio’s late goal showcased her clutch ability, while the team’s perseverance against a strong Wyoming side underlines their growing confidence. This win should serve as a foundation as they aim to build momentum and compete consistently in Mountain West play moving forward.
Source: Original report
