Sports

This Week in Sports
SportsOctober 6, 2014
Sept. 29 through Oct. 5 With so many sports for Aggie fans to follow but so little time, we’ve decided to cover the entirety of UC Davis athletics action in one spot. Here is what happened in UC Davis sports between Sept. 29 and Oct. 5. Men’s Soccer (4-0-7): UC Davis vs. Cal State Fullerton […]

Back to school recap of men’s teams
SportsOctober 2, 2014
While the school year is just starting for most students, UC Davis sports teams have already been hard at work competing across the country for several weeks. For those of us who are unable to keep up with the 10 teams who have already been in action this season, here is a one-stop guide […]

Aggies football suffers first home loss
SportsOctober 2, 2014
UC Davis (1-3, 0-1) was defeated for the first time at Aggie Stadium this year, as they faced the Eastern Washington Eagles (4-1, 1-0), by a score of 37-14. The Eagles are currently ranked No. 2 in the Football Championship Series as they opened Big Sky Conference (BSC) play. The Aggies were led through the […]

Male Athlete of the Quarter: Matt Hansen
SportsJune 9, 2014
Playing in his final season as an Aggie, senior Matt Hansen knew that he wanted to finish his already impressive collegiate career strong. Coming into the season, the senior had already received a number of awards, being named Big West Freshman of the Year while making the All-Big West second team three straight seasons. This […]
Male Athlete of the Year: Gabe Manzanares
SportsJune 9, 2014
UC Davis football head coach Ron Gould has made a habit out of creating star running backs. He has coached the likes of future NFL players Marshawn Lynch and Justin Forsett before his time here in Davis. Luckily for Gould, he had a dominating running back at the head of his team during his first […]
Men’s Team of The Quarter: Men’s Golf
SportsJune 9, 2014
UC Davis men’s golf team started off the 2013-14 season with its goal to return to the postseason. The Aggies eventually accomplished their goal, making the Big West Conference Championships once again and even making their first appearance in the NCAA Championships since 2012. The team performed impressively and put together an exceptional 2013-14 season. […]
Women’s Athlete of the Quarter: Ashley Marshall
SportsJune 5, 2014
As the Big West Women’s Track Athlete of the Year in 2013, junior Ashley Marshall had big expectations for continued success in the 2014 season, and she certainly did not disappoint. Her skilled performances out on the track have earned her the title of Women’s Athlete of the Quarter this spring. “Ashley brings a familiarity […]
Women’s Team of the Year: Women’s Golf
SportsJune 5, 2014
It’s tough to say anything other than good things about a team which won its fifth consecutive Big West Conference title this season. It becomes nearly impossible to nitpick when four of the six players got Big West recognition and the coach was given Big West Conference Coach of the Year. The UC Davis women’s […]
Women’s Athlete of the Year: Paige Lee
SportsJune 5, 2014
Paige Lee is one of only three Aggie golfers ever to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open. She was also a first-team All-Big West selection this year, was second on UC Davis’ team with five top-10 finishes and was tied for second on the team with two top-five finishes. By the way, she is also […]

Men’s Team of the Year: Men’s Tennis
SportsJune 4, 2014
The UC Davis men’s tennis team finished out their season with a 4-3 loss against Hawai’i in the Big West Tournament semifinals match on April 25. The Aggies finished their season with their first winning record in Division I, 14-11. UC Davis went an impressive 11-3 at home and led the conference in wins. Six […]

Column: Closing Thoughts
SportsMay 30, 2014
It’s been one long year. From learning how to do my job as the sports editor to trying to pass the Save The Aggie referendum, it has been one long journey that is finally coming to an end. In many ways, the ups and downs of this year at The Aggie have mimicked the rollercoaster […]
Aggies rally past Hornets for 6-3 win
SportsMay 19, 2014
The UC Davis baseball team played against the Sacramento State Hornets on May 13 at Raley Field in Sacramento, Calif. The Aggies were down by three runs after the first inning, but they soon bounced back and took charge of the game, which ended in a 6-3 victory for UC Davis. Sacramento State had won […]

