The Dons faced the Cougars, in a fiercely contested match under frigid conditions in Moraga on Tuesday. The first half was a tightly contested affair, with both teams vying for possession. The opening 20 minutes saw numerous fouls called on both sides. However, the Dons gradually gained control, dominating the latter part of the half with strong ball possession and relentless pressure on the Cougar defense. Despite their dominance, the Dons were unable to break the deadlock, with shots on goal from Jonny Roth and Aidan Parnell being denied. The second half began with the Cougars launching an aggressive offensive, but the Dons quickly countered with Eitan Romick, Simon Appel, Omri Noiman & Zach Roder holding firm against the Cougar onslaught. A crucial moment saw the goalie, Hunter Crandall, thwart a Cougar penalty kick attempt, with Ben Pecci scoring the goal from Colby Ebner’s assist. With 21 minutes remaining, the Cougars scored from a free-kick to equalize. Despite their valiant efforts to maintain their lead, the Dons conceded another goal in the closing minutes, ultimately succumbing to the Cougars’ pressure. The final 10 minutes witnessed a frantic exchange between the two teams, but the Cougars emerged victorious, 1-2.