Sports

Aggies’ offense shines with a 50-point firework show By THEO KAYSER — sports@theaggie.org On Sept. 20, the UC Davis Aggies football team hosted the Southern Utah University (SUU) Thunderbirds for their third game of the season, hoping to shake off a difficult loss against the University of Washington (UW) two weeks prior. After being held […]

A close battle for the Aggies with a final score of 12-14 against UCLA By DANIELLE WIRNOWSKI— sports@theaggie.org The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) Overnight Invitational, an early-season men’s water polo tournament for the collegiate level, was hosted by both UC Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of Southern California this year. This annual tournament […]

Victory captured by the men’s team, while the women’s team grabs a competitive fourth place   By THEO KAYSER — sports@theaggie.org   On Sept. 13, the UC Davis men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to River Oaks Golf Course for the Kim Duyst Twilight Cross Country Invitational. Two weeks earlier, the men’s team took […]

Despite creating many chances to score, the Aggies struggle to hit the mark   By COLINA HARVEY— sports@theaggie.org   UC Davis men’s soccer entered the 2025 season as reigning conference champions. Last season, they defeated UC Santa Barbara in the Big West final to claim the trophy and qualify for the National Collegiate Athletic Association […]

A mix of wins and losses for the Aggies   By DANIELLE WIRNOWSKI — sports@theaggie.org   While most of the student population may not have been in Davis for the summer, the UC Davis women’s soccer team was here, with plenty of supporters. The women’s soccer team started their season with a non-conference opener at […]

An exciting finish for the US Open across all events   By DANIELLE WIRNOWSKI — sports@theaggie.org   The 2025 US Open Tennis Championships, which sees 128 singles players and 64 doubles teams make their way to New York City for a chance to make Grand Slam history, represents a long-term tennis tradition. Just over the […]

A foot injury in a preseason game against the Washington Commanders placed Larison on injured reserve   By COLINA HARVEY — sports@theaggie.org   Interview contributions by Lilia McCann, reporter for California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Mustang News.   In his five seasons with UC Davis football, running back (RB) Lan Larison made a name […]

Featuring rodeo events for everyone   By DANIELLE WIRNOWSKI— sports@theaggie.org   Folsom County held the 2025 Folsom Pro Rodeo from July 3 to 5 at the Dan Russell Rodeo Arena. This year’s rodeo was proclaimed “Western Rodeo Days” by Sarah Aquino, the mayor of Folsom, for its 64th annual run. While the rodeo was established […]

Neither of these schools wants to give up its pride    By DAVID HU — sports@theaggie.org   There’s only about a 19-mile separation between two notable colleges in Northern California. To the east of the Yolo Causeway lies UC Davis, located in the heart of Yolo County. On the other end is Sacramento State, near […]

A thrilling rematch for the end of the season    By DANIELLE WIRNOWSKI — sports@theaggie.org   The Florida Panthers clinched a spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup finals in ice hockey for the third straight season after defeating the Caroline Hurricanes. In game five on May 28, 2025, the Panthers earned their spot in the […]

Rising talent faces tough reality as over half of rookies are cut    By DIEGO CERNA — sports@theaggie.org   On April 14, 2025, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) held its annual draft, which took place at The Shed in New York City. Guard Kaitlyn Chen was among the players drafted, as she was selected […]

Come as you are and try a new sport   By MEGAN JOSEPH — sports@theaggie.org   Did you play a sport in high school or have you been interested in exploring or trying out a new sport? Well, UC Davis has just the thing for you. There are over 30 different recreational sports for students, […]