Ulster's quest for an opening triumph in the United Rugby Championship remains unfulfilled following their 33-7 loss to the Stormers in Cape Town.
The match saw the Stormers score four tries, including goals from Paul de Villiers and Ahmed Cons, while Ulster managed only one try by Conor McCann.
This result marks the fourth victory for the Stormers out of twelve fixtures played this season, though the performance included significant unforced errors.
Ulster's inability to establish a presence in the attacking twenty-two meant the game was largely contested within their own territory.
Both teams committed mistakes throughout the match, but pressure eventually prevailed against Richie Murphy's side.
The team has now completed five domestic fixtures with a record of three defeats and two draws.
Ulster entered this second leg of the South Africa tour without their Ireland contingent, who returned before the November Nations Championship matches.
The next opportunity for an opening league win will not arrive until Ulster visit Cardiff on 5 December.