Team huddle at McClimon Soccer Complex
Badgers fall to UC Davis in season opener
August 30, 2019 | Men's Soccer
Aggies beat Badgers 2-0
MADISON, Wis. - In their regular season opener, the Wisconsin men's soccer team fell short in a 2-0 battle to UC-Davis at the McClimon Soccer Complex on Friday night.
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The Badgers (0-1-0) defense was tested as UC Davis (1-0-0) held the ball for the majority of first half play. The team came out with more aggression in the second half to total six shots.
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Senior goalkeeper Dean Cowdroy recorded three saves. Despite the efforts of Cowdroy, the Aggies were able to score two goals off of eight shots on the night to secure a win.
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Up Next:
The Badgers look to bounce back this Sunday night at McClimon against UAB at 7 p.m. (CT). The first 200 kids twelve and under will receive a free Bucky growth chart in Sunday's Kids' Day. Also this Sunday Badgers will hold "ResFest" where all UW students with valid Wiscard receive free admission.
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The Badgers (0-1-0) defense was tested as UC Davis (1-0-0) held the ball for the majority of first half play. The team came out with more aggression in the second half to total six shots.
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Senior goalkeeper Dean Cowdroy recorded three saves. Despite the efforts of Cowdroy, the Aggies were able to score two goals off of eight shots on the night to secure a win.
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Up Next:
The Badgers look to bounce back this Sunday night at McClimon against UAB at 7 p.m. (CT). The first 200 kids twelve and under will receive a free Bucky growth chart in Sunday's Kids' Day. Also this Sunday Badgers will hold "ResFest" where all UW students with valid Wiscard receive free admission.
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Team Stats
UCD
WIS
Goals
2
0
Shots
8
6
Shots on Goal
5
0
Saves
0
3
Corners
10
2
Fouls
10
9
Scoring Plays

Mejia, Robert (1)
Assisted By: Mickelson, Adam
GOAL by UCD Mejia, Robert (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Mickelson, Adam, goal number 1 for season.
23:40

Velasquez, Andy (1)
Assisted By: Formico, Marte , Bilter, Sean
GOAL by UCD Velasquez, Andy, Assist by Formico, Marte and Bilter, Sean, goal number 1 for season.
83:39
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