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Name: Eddie Gamboa Hometown: Merced, Calif. Sport: Baseball Position: Pitcher Year: Senior Major: Communication In a season in which the UC Davis baseball team set a school record with 35 wins, senior Eddie Gamboa has been a huge contributor to the team’s success.

When the Aggies took the track at the NCAA Division I West Region Track and Field Championships in Northridge this weekend, they already had their sights set on Des Moines, Iowa – home of the NCAA Championships. With the regional now in the books, the team can officially look toward Des Moines. But unfortunately, no Aggie will be making the trip past Northridge this season.

Event:NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament– Stanford Regional Teams:UC Davis vs.No.15Stanford vs.Pepperdine vs.Arkansas Records:Aggies,34-22; Cardinal,33-21-2; Waves,36-19; Razorbacks,34-22

It’s the reasonany college athlete competes. It’swhythese athletes wake up at five in the morning six days a week and return later at night for the second practice of the day. It’s a national title with a thrilling finish.

No.1STANFORD Season in brief Coming into the2008season,Stanford had hosted13regionals and had won an impressive120tournament games all-time. The Cardinalhas added to one of those numbers,and will look to advance the second starting today.

Event:NCAA Division I West Region Championships Host:CalState Northridge Where:Matador Track Complex – Northridge,Calif. When:Today and Saturday,all day

On Monday,the NCAA announced that UC Davis was one of three teams in the country to earn an at-large bid to the2008NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament.

On Kevin Nosek’s court, there lie two sets of boundaries. One is clearly visible to all – a distinct outline formed by a coat of Yale blue paint that frames Hamilton Court like a portrait.

The clock has struck midnight and the Cinderella story has come to an end.

he Aggies knew they had put together a strong résumé. In their first year as Division I members, they compiled a winning record against both conference and Top 25 teams. The program also posted its best overall record in four years.

On May9,UC Davisclubcyclingpedaled intoFort Collins,Colo.as underdogs once again,looking for a little respect. And the Aggies certainly earned it.

Of the four rugby competitions ever held at the Olympic level, the United States has competed in two. And with the help and leadership of UC Davis alumnus Colby E. “Babe” Slater, the U.S. holds a perfect 2-0 record.