IRVINE, Calif. – Saint Mary's Women's Soccer opened their 2023 season on the road as they faced off against the Big West Champion UC Irvine Anteaters.
It was a positive start for the Gaels as they quickly deployed their aggressive press and physical midfield play. SMC opened the scoring early before the home team rebounded in the second half to score two and claim victory in the season opener.
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The Anteaters were quick to take on the Gaels defense, earning two corners inside the first three minutes.
SMC weren't phased, and answered back with a few minutes of solid offense of their own, quickly counterattacking every time the Anteaters lost possession.