UC Davis men's soccer staged a thrilling comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against Cal Poly, overcoming a two-goal halftime deficit. After Cal Poly led 2-0 with goals from Roman Anast and Parker Mascott in the first half, the Aggies rallied in the second half. Nico Collins netted the equalizer in the closing moments, completing a dramatic turnaround marked by a dominant second-half performance and two red cards issued to the Mustangs.

By the Numbers
  • UC Davis outshot Cal Poly 13-0 in the second half and 17-5 overall.
  • Cal Poly finished the match with nine players due to two red cards and received four yellow cards.
Yes, But

Despite the impressive comeback, UC Davis struggled in the first half and faced significant challenges against a reduced Cal Poly squad after their red cards.

State of Play
  • UC Davis is now 0-1-1 in the season.
  • Cal Poly remains winless, sitting at 0-0-2 after the match.
What's Next

UC Davis will aim to build on this momentum in their upcoming match against Pacific on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Aggies demonstrated resilience by overcoming a two-goal deficit with strong second-half play, setting the stage for potential success in their next matchup.