BERKELEY, Calif. -- Junior midfielder Maddie Myers and senior attacker Shannon Cross each performed hat tricks but UC Davis was unable to overcome its first-half deficit, falling by a 16-13 final to California in non-conference women's lacrosse action at Memorial Stadium Friday night. The Aggies slip to 2-3 for the year. The Golden Bears pick up their first win, moving to 1-4. Attacker Sorana Larson added two goals and an assist for UC Davis, while Amanda Outcalt contributed three total points on a goal and two assists. Mar Alvear, Taylor Cuenin, Kate Graham, and Natalie Wilson also found the back of the net once apiece. For Cal, senior attacker Caroline Corzel led all players with four goals, with Eliza Christman and Kirsten Swanson each netting another three. The Golden Bears scored three straight to start the game en route to a 10-5 lead at the halftime break. However, Larson's goal in the 35th minute ignited a 6-2 overall run, with Outcalt assisting Cuenin and Graham amidst a 4-0 Aggie outburst that cut the Cal lead to just 12-11 by the midpoint of the second half. Larson later assisted Myers in the 50th to keep the margin at a single goal, 13-12. However, the Golden Bears responded with three straight down the stretch to pull away to a 16-12 lead, with Cross' hat trick goal with 3:36 remaini ending all further scoring in the contest. Cal outshot its guest by a 30-28 margin and committed just eight turnovers for the game. UC Davis outdrew its host, 17-14, with Alvear winning a career-high nine. The Aggies return to action at Stanford on Sunday. Game time is 1 p.m. (Please note: previous schedules indicated a 2 p.m. start). UC Davis (2-3) 5 8 - 13 California (1-4) 10 6 - 16 GOALS - UC DAVIS: Maddie Myers 3, Shannon Cross 3, Sorana Larson 2, Amanda Outcalt 1, Taylor Cuenin 1, Mar Alvear 1, Kate Graham 1, Natalie Wilson 1. CAL: Caroline Corzel 4, Eliza Christman 3, Kirsten Swanson 3, Nikki Zaccaro 2, Marisa Kuberra 2, Susie Ropp 1. ASSISTS - UC DAVIS: Amanda Outcalt 2, Sorana Larson 1. CAL: Caroline Corzel 1, Kirsten Swanson 1, Susie Ropp 1. GOALIE SAVES - UC DAVIS: Grace Richards 3 (31:05), Taylor Mathieson 4 (28:55). CAL: Jenny Wilkens 6 (60:00). ABOUT UC DAVIS: Providing a small-town community feel while providing a world-class academic experience, UC Davis is home to more than 37,000 students and centrally located between San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and the Napa Valley. The No. 5-ranked public university in the nation according to the Wall Street Journal, and among the top 10 public universities nationwide according to U.S. News and World Report, UC Davis offers nearly 100 graduate programs and more than 100 academic majors across four colleges and six professional schools, ranking among the world and nation's best in numerous disciplines, including veterinary science, agriculture, and plant and animal programs. AGGIE EVO: Established in 2017-18, the Aggie EVO System is UC Davis Athletics' investment in the primary mission of preparing student-athletes for a successful "launch" after graduation. Thanks to a collaboration of alumni, university resources, corporate partners, coaches and Student-Athlete Outcomes staff, all Aggies are guided over four years to acquire the skills, knowledge, opportunities and tools to better know and navigate the "World of Work" after graduating from UC Davis. Follow the Aggie EVO