Sports

UC Davis women’s lacrosse suffers close loss to University at Albany
SportsApril 4, 2023
The Aggies’ Grace Gebhardt was a bright spot for the team, scoring five goals By EVA MACHADO — sports@theaggie.org UC Davis women’s lacrosse lost in a close contest with University at Albany Great Danes on March 15 at UC Davis Health Stadium. The Aggies battled pretty evenly with the Great Danes into the […]

UC Davis suffers a 34-point loss against UC Santa Barbara in Big West quarterfinals
SportsMarch 23, 2023
Despite a tough end to the season, Evanne Turner earned a slot in the All-Big West First Team and Megan Norris was awarded Big West Freshman of the Year By MARLON ROLON — sports@theaggie.org A season of ups and downs for UC Davis Women’s Basketball came to an end in Henderson, Nevada after […]

Despite late rally, UC Davis falls to UC Berkeley in extra innings
SoftballMarch 22, 2023
Libbie McMahan’s late heroics are not enough as the UC Davis Softball team drops to 13-7 on the season By CAROLYN (CARI) FENN — sports@theaggie.org The Aggies’ softball team couldn’t keep up with their four-game win streak from the previous weekend, losing 8-5 to UC Berkeley on Tuesday, March 7 at La Rue […]

The Aggies fall to the Highlanders in Men’s Big West Conference tournament
Men's BasketballMarch 22, 2023
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 […]

New rules will change how professional baseball is played
SportsMarch 13, 2023
The MLB has implemented new rules for the upcoming season, including a pitch clock, shift restrictions, bigger bases and more By PATRICK FIGUEROA— sports@theaggie.org For the 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) season, fans are going to see a very different on-field product comparison to previous years. The MLB Joint Competition Committee voted in […]

The Aggies suffer tough last-minute loss against the Gauchos in conference play
Men's BasketballMarch 11, 2023
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 […]

Women’s tennis sweeps Montana State Bobcats
SportsMarch 10, 2023
UC Davis wins four straight matches on Saturday despite bad weather conditions By EVA MACHADO — sports@theaggie.org The UC Davis women’s tennis match was in danger of being canceled on Saturday, March 4 due to bad weather conditions; rain pushed the original starting time of the match back to 4 p.m. But despite […]

UC Davis women’s beach volleyball dominates against USF
SportsMarch 5, 2023
The Aggies sweep San Francisco 5-0 in season-opening doubleheader By EVA MACHADO — sports@theaggie.org UC Davis women’s beach volleyball opened the 2023 season with a doubleheader against the University of San Francisco on Feb. 25. The Aggies started the season strong once again, with a season opener reminiscent of their 2022 match-up against […]

World Baseball Classic preview
SportsMarch 3, 2023
After a six-year hiatus, which country will win the 2023 title? By CAROLYN (CARI) FENN — sports@theaggie.org For the first time since 2017, baseball stars will be given the chance to represent their countries and attempt to lead their teams to the World Baseball Classic title. In the last World Baseball Classic, Team […]

LeBron James breaks NBA all-time scoring record
SportsFebruary 25, 2023
Recapping a historic night and fans’ reactions to one of the biggest milestones in NBA history By PATRICK FIGUEROA — sports@theaggie.org On Tuesday, Feb. 7, LeBron “King” James and the Los Angeles Lakers were set to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Crypto.com Arena. James needed 36 points to break the […]

Elijah Pepper’s 32 points help UC Davis triumph over CSU Northridge
Men's BasketballFebruary 24, 2023
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 […]

Sacramento Kings’ successful season has captivated local basketball fans
SportsFebruary 20, 2023
Kings’ fans excited at prospect of ending a 16-year playoff drought By PATRICK FIGUEROA — sports@theaggie.org Upon sunset, you might see something in the sky if you are driving near downtown Sacramento. It is a purple laser beam coming from the Golden 1 Center — the Sacramento Kings basketball arena. The beam was […]

