Men's Basketball

The loss featured shooting struggles and turnovers but also a major milestone for guard Elijah Pepper    By PATRICK FIGUEROA — sports@theaggie.org   The Aggies struggled in their one and only game during the Big West Conference Tournament in Henderson, Nevada last weekend, losing to the UC Riverside Highlanders (68-52). The season-ending loss eliminates the […]

Following the loss, UC Davis closed the season with a big win against Long Beach State to secure a slot in the postseason quarterfinals   By CAROLYN (CARI) FENN — sports@theaggie.org   Despite a strong start by the UC Davis men’s basketball team against UC Santa Barbara at the University Credute Union Center, the Gauchos […]

With five games remaining on the schedule, the Aggies look to close out the season strong as they eye the Big West postseason   By MARLON ROLON — sports@theaggie.org   The Aggies struggled against Big West Conference foe CSU Northridge but ultimately tamed the Matadors late in the game (73-62) in front of the home […]

Pepper has scored more than 27 points in seven games this season   By MARLON ROLON — sports@theaggie.org   The UC Davis men’s basketball team’s third-year guard Elijah Pepper and second-year point guard Ty Johnson are considered one of the best back-court duos in the Big West. The two combined for 51 points at the […]

The Aggies’ lack of defensive adjustments in final moments cost them the game   By MARLON ROLON — sports@theaggie.org   UC Davis Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jim Les has preached about taking care of the ball and making defensive stops over the course of the season. Last Thursday night at the University Credit Union Center, […]

Elijah Pepper’s 27 points not enough for the Aggies to beat UC Irvine    By MARLON ROLON — sports@theaggie.org   Despite strong offensive performances from third-year guard Elijah Pepper and second-year guard Ty Johnson, UC Davis lost last Thursday night’s contest against UC Irvine  (88-83) in conference play at the University Credit Union Center. The […]

Elijah Pepper and Christian Anigwe combine for 46 points in an impressive performance By GABRIEL CARABALLO — sports@theaggie.org The Causeway Cup is a yearly rivalry game between the UC Davis Aggies and Sacramento State Hornets basketball teams. In men’s basketball, Sacramento State holds the lead in overall victories, 8-6. This year, UC Davis hosted Sacramento […]

The fresh Aggies’ squad starts the season 2-0 By GABRIEL CARABALLO — sports@theaggie.org   The UC Davis men’s basketball team made history on Nov. 7, beating UC Berkeley for the first time in program history 75-65. The team has previously had a 0-33 record against the Bears. The historic win was made possible by fourth-year […]

UC Davis Head Coach Jim Les and a new Aggies’ roster seek a return to the NCAA Tournament  By MARLON ROLON – sports@theaggie.org   After losing to Cal State Fullerton in the quarterfinals of the Big West Conference Tournament in Henderson, Nevada last season, the UC Davis men’s basketball team also lost prominent players in […]

After beating Cal Poly in the First Round, a second half run by Cal State Fullerton ended the Aggies’ season. By OMAR NAVARRO— sports@theaggie.org Ending the season against the eventual Big West regular season champion Long Beach State and second-seeded Cal State Fullerton, the UC Davis Men’s Basketball team knew they would have great tests […]

Elijah Pepper and Ezra Manjon carried the Aggies down the stretch, but the Gauchos proved to be too much in the final minutes. Still, they sent off their seniors with a win By MARLON ROLON — sports@theaggie.org The UC Davis Men’s Basketball team came into the University Credit Union Center hot, riding a three-game win […]

Big nights from the trio of Elijah Pepper, Ezra Manjon and Caleb Fuller lead the Aggies to an 81-79 win By OMAR NAVARRO — sports@theaggie.org After having their road games against UC San Diego and UC Irvine and home game against Cal Poly canceled due to COVID-19 protocols, the UC Davis Men’s Basketball team returned […]