Sports

Male Athlete of the Quarter: Gabe Manzanares
SportsDecember 5, 2013
The 2013 football season elicited a great deal of change for the Aggies (5-7, 5-2 Big Sky). There was the hiring of new head coach Ron Gould and the innovative program that came with him. But the change that generated the majority of the Aggies’ offensive success had just walked on to the UC Davis […]
Honorable Mention: Ashley Edwards
SportsDecember 5, 2013
As one of the UC Davis women’s soccer team’s three captains, senior midfielder Ashley Edwards earned first team accolade and received All-Big West recognition, on her way to concluding her impressive career at UC Davis. Edwards has improved steadily every season and has saved the best for last, posting consistently high stats this season. Edwards […]
Female Athlete of the Quarter: Alycia Cridebring
SportsDecember 5, 2013
Coming into the 2013 cross country season, senior Alycia Cridebring had lofty goals for her final year at UC Davis after scoring an All-Big West Conference team nod in 2012. Cridebring, despite battling an injury, led the Aggies to a second-place finish at the Big West Championships and a seventh-place finish at the NCAA West […]
Women’s Team of the Quarter: Golf
SportsDecember 5, 2013
The women’s golf team began the the 2013 season as four-time defending Big West champions, so expectations and the pressure to succeed were high as soon as the year kicked off. The team responded impressively and have put together an exceptional fall season. Three top-five team finishes showcased the team’s talent during the quarter, along […]
Men’s Team of the Quarter: Soccer
SportsDecember 5, 2013
The Aggies came up just short of their ultimate goal this season, winning the NCAA Men’s Soccer Championships. However, with multiple highs and lows this year, they persevered and still fought their way into the Big West semifinals, deservedly earning the title of Men’s Team of the Quarter. The biggest upset for the team this […]
Honorable Mention: Matt Sheldon
SportsDecember 5, 2013
At every level of sports, athletes are often more concerned with personal accolades and statistics than they are about winning and team success. Because of this, it’s always refreshing to speak with an athlete with a team-first mentality. Meet Matt Sheldon. This junior from Portland, Ore. has been the leader for the UC Davis men’s […]

Successful swan song for Aggie seniors
SportsNovember 21, 2013
The Aggies ended their last home game and sent their seniors off with a 34-18 win over University of North Dakota (UND) on Nov. 16. The game marked the last time playing at Aggie Stadium for 16 UC Davis seniors. “Our focus the last couple of weeks has been superb,” said head coach Ron Gould. […]
Former UC Davis standout wide receiver showcases talents in CFL’s Grey Cup
SportsNovember 21, 2013
Former UC Davis football standout Bakari Grant has found a home in the CFL with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Grant, who played at UC Davis from 2005-09, is a crucial part of the Tiger-Cats’ offense. He is currently the leading receiver on the team with a career-high 947 yards receiving on the year. Grant has also […]
Men’s water polo seeks conference championship
SportsNovember 21, 2013
Event: Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) Championships Where: Schaal Aquatic Center — Davis, Calif. When: Friday Nov. 22, Saturday Nov. 23, Sunday Nov. 24 Who To Watch: Senior attacker Bernie Rogers was awarded the Western Water Polo Association Player of the Week for the second consecutive week. This is the third Player of the Week […]
Aggies basketball heads to Portland State for a three-game stretch
SportsNovember 21, 2013
Teams: UC Davis vs. SIUE; vs. Loyola University; at Portland State Records: Aggies 1-2 (0-0); Cougars 1-2 (0-0); Ramblers 1-2 (0-0); Vikings 1-1 (0-0) Where: Peter Stott Center — Portland, Ore. When: Friday, Nov. 22 at 3 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. Who to watch: Junior guard […]
Aggies chopped down by Cardinal
SportsNovember 21, 2013
Swarming defense, solid execution and hot second-half shooting are usually guaranteed recipes for victory. Not against the sixth-best team in the country. The UC Davis women’s basketball team marched into Maples Pavillion in Palo Alto, Calif. on Nov. 17, and for the most part, hung around with one of the most established programs in the […]
UC Davis falls short in Big West semifinals
SportsNovember 21, 2013
The first round of the Big West Conference men’s soccer tournament began Nov. 12 for the Aggies. After defeating Cal Poly and Sac State in their last two games of regular season play, UC Davis clinched home field advantage and took on UC Riverside in a heated first round matchup of the Big West tournament. […]

