SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San José State men's soccer team (3-4-1, 0-0-0 MW) will play UC Davis (0-5-3, 0-0-0 MW) on Saturday, September 26, at 7 p.m. at the Spartan Soccer Complex in SJSU's first ever Mountain West conference game. The game will be shown live on MW+.
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GAME INFO
Matchup: San José State vs. UC Davis
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Spartan Soccer Complex
Stream: MW+
Tickets: Here
Live Stats: Here
SPARTAN NOTES
- This season marks the inaugural season of Mountain West men's soccer. SJSU joins UC Davis, UNLV, Utah Tech, Grand Canyon and Air Force in the conference. SJSU previously was a member of the WAC
- The Spartans' 12 wins last season was the most in a season for SJSU since 2003
- The Spartans made it to the championship game of the WAC Tournament in three out of the last four seasons
- The Spartans lead the Mountain West in Assists (14) and Assists per game (1.75)
- The Spartans fell to Cal State Fullerton 1-2 at Titan Stadium in their last time out
- Ronin Axelson was named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 21) after making 11 saves across 2 games, including a standout 8 save performance in the Spartans' win over CSUN
- Axelson has 36 saves so far this season, the most in the Mountain West and 17th most in the nation
- Amir Anwary was named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week (Aug. 31) after tallying two goals and two assists in the Spartans' win over Saint Mary's
- Daniel Fregoso Bautista leads the Mountain West with eight points so far this season
- The Spartans had three players named to the Mountain West Watch List: Midfielder Angel Fernandez, Defender Ruben Flores-Thomas and Goalkeeper Axelson
- The Spartans were picked as co-favorites in the Mountain West preseason poll, tied with Grand Canyon and earning two first place votes
SCOUTING UC DAVIS
UC Davis is 0-5-3 on the season and are coming off a 2-2 draw at Saint Mary's in their last time out which ended a four game losing streak.
The Aggies are led by defender Gabriel Sanchez who has three goals on the season. In net, Talin Morgan has started in every game for UC Davis, totaling 28 saves on the season while allowing 3.3 goals per game.
The Spartans are 15-11-3 all time against UC Davis and have earned a result against the Aggies in four out of their last five matches. Last season, the Spartans defeated UC Davis 2-1 on the road in a comeback victory.
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