Sports

The Life of a Kicker: Controversy and Catastrophe
SportsJanuary 29, 2019
UC Davis kickers Matt Blair and Max O’Rourke share thoughts on new rules, big misses Kicking in the NFL has always been a difficult, high pressure job. As the league advances towards a future where player safety is the priority, many phases of football, specifically kicking, have become increasingly complex and difficult. Prior to the […]

A look into the growing fantasy sports industry
SportsJanuary 27, 2019
With the fantasy sports industry on the rise, more people around the world find themselves getting involved to win big The fantasy sports industry has become an increasingly lucrative industry, estimated to be worth $7 billion according to the Fantasy Sports Trade Association. With 59 million players in the U.S. and Canada, players and sports […]

Weisinger brings experience to UC Davis’ newest athletics program
SportsJanuary 25, 2019
Women’s Equestrian begins season next week For UC Davis Equestrian Head Coach Jessie Weisinger, her love for horses started at the age of four. The South Texas native recalled the day that she formed her love for horses. She went to the barn with her mother and a horse veterinarian, where she found a note […]

Women’s basketball keeps the good times rollin’
SportsJanuary 25, 2019
Aggies blowout UC Irvine to extend hot streak Brendan Ogburn — sports@theaggie.org The UC Davis women’s basketball team continued its hot streak with a 80-57 blowout victory over visiting UC Irvine on Saturday afternoon at the Pavilion. The Aggies have now won eight of their last nine games, including three out of four in Big […]

Men’s basketball welcomes fresh start as Big West play begins
Men's BasketballJanuary 23, 2019
Aggies remain optimistic after difficult 4-10 non-conference run The UC Davis men’s basketball team has enjoyed a journey of unprecedented success over the last two seasons. The team made history with a run to the NCAA Tournament in the winter of 2017 and came within two victories of doing it again last season. As a […]

Aggies battle back in season, lose championship game
Men's SoccerJanuary 21, 2019
UC Davis Aggies men’s soccer loses in Big West Championship to UC Riverside 4-2 in penalties After an strong 7-1 start to the 2018-19 season, the UC Davis men’s soccer team proved why it should be considered a top-level squad. At one point, the Aggies were ranked the No. 17 team in the nation by […]

NFL Playoffs 2019
FootballJanuary 18, 2019
Only four remain in pursuit of Lombardi Trophy The National Football League Playoffs have been nothing short of exhilarating, as many fans have experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. Between upsets, comebacks and last second heartbreaks, this year’s playoffs will surely be one to remember. Starting in the AFC, Wild Card weekend kicked off with Andrew […]

Solid start to women’s basketball Big West play
SportsJanuary 18, 2019
Bertsch and Aggies eager to make it to the Big Dance The UC Davis women’s basketball team dominated opponents during the winter break, grabbing five wins before taking down its first Big West opponent, UC Riverside. The University of Hawai’i snapped the Aggies’ six-game winning streak on Saturday, however. With this loss, the Aggies and […]

How climate change is altering winter sports
SportsJanuary 13, 2019
Shorter season leads to less opportunities for ski and snowboard enthusiasts Those waiting to scratch that snow itch can finally get some relief now that winter is here. But despite healthy early season winter storms, the Sierra Nevada snowpack got off to a below average start this winter in the year’s first snow survey conducted […]

Bay Area becomes center of college football world
FootballJanuary 11, 2019
Levi’s Stadium plays host to Monday’s national championship The College Football Playoff National Championship took place on Monday night at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, marking the first time the game has been held in Northern California. Monday night’s game was also significant for this geographical region in another way, as it comes on the […]

A look inside the growing professional eSports industry
SportsDecember 10, 2018
Aggie gaming’s Overwatch captain attempts to break through and rise to the top It wasn’t until Aggie Gaming’s Overwatch team captain started going to church that he got hooked on video games. “We had youth groups where all the kids would get together,” explained junior Justin Koh, Aggie Gaming’s most experienced player, on how […]

Aggies lose close game in WWPA championship
SportsDecember 10, 2018
UC San Diego beats UC Davis men’s water polo, 11-10 With a 16-7 overall record and a 6-1 conference record this season, the UC Davis men’s water polo team sought to earn its third straight Western Water Polo Association Championship on Nov. 18. Having gone undefeated in its previous two conference seasons, a loss to […]

