MORAGA, Calif. — The Gaels came into their matchup with the Mustangs fresh off a 1-0 victory over the Cal Bears and earning the offensive and defensive players of the week awards in the WCC, but had a 1-0 lead slip away in the final 35 minutes Monday evening at Saint Mary's Stadium.
There were early opportunities for the Gaels in the first 11 minutes of play, as Gaels forwards , , and took advantage of the Mustangs openings on defense to streak up the right side multiple times, especially Lynch, who had two close-range shots in the early stages.