Sports

After a tournament filled with upsets, Villanova comes out on top The Michigan Wolverines and the Villanova Wildcats faced off against one another in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on April 2 after an unpredictable tournament filled with upset, intrigue and entertainment across the board. The game, which was played in front of a packed […]

A look at teams positioned to make a finals run The long, strange trip that is the NBA regular season has finally come to a close. Once again, basketball fans were treated to a year of intriguing storylines, surprising performances and all-around drama. Blockbuster trades and major injuries have resulted in impactful roster changes across […]

Women’s water polo setting tone for conference play The stands were nearly full at the Schaal Aquatic Center as water polo fans watched the UC Davis women’s water polo team edge out a tough number 7 UC Irvine, 9-8 on April 7 in a measure-for-measure exchange. Neither team was able to extend its lead by […]

Softball team loses 2-1 in weekend series against UC Santa Barbara Gauchos On a sunny day with the stands packed at La Rue Field in Davis on April 8, the UC Davis softball team was defeated by the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 4-0 in the third game of play of the weekend. Going into the […]

Bay Area baseball teams face similar challenges to stay in contention this season Both of the Bay Area’s baseball teams, the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants, kicked off their seasons last Thursday afternoon with close victories over their in-state division rivals. The 2018 season marks a big anniversary for both clubs in their time […]

UC Davis club men’s, women’s water polo teams raise concerns about proposed plans for Rec Pool renovations The UC Davis Recreation Pool’s convenient on-campus location for students and other members of the Davis public has been a staple of the university over the years. The Rec Pool has recently been closed for renovation, starting this […]

Protesters, activists battle racial disparities through sports platform The Sacramento Kings teamed up with the Build. Black. Coalition and the Black Lives Matter Sacramento chapter at “Kings and Queens Rise: A Youth Voice Forum for Healing” to create of an education fund for Stephon Clark’s family as well as a multi-year education fund intended to […]

Powerlifting is on the rise at UC Davis Powerlifters tested the limits of their strength at the second annual powerlifting competition at the UC Davis ARC on March 14. This was the first time a UC Davis powerlifting event featured all three of the events typically offered in professional level competitions: the bench press, squat […]

Latest allegations could have lasting repercussions Recruiting violations are nothing new to the NCAA, with all-too-common allegations of financial misconduct by schools, coaches, and athletes dominating the headlines every few months. Fresh off of the high-profile allegations of corruption and taking bribes against former Louisville men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino, which led to his dismissal […]

Big West Student-Athlete Advisory Committee raise money in monthlong event for Yolo County SPCA For the 11th year in a row, UC Davis Student-Athlete Advisory Committee teamed up with the other committees from the Big West schools to participate in the Big West Coin Drive. The drive took place throughout the month of February, and […]

La Rue Field receives complete makeover in time for new season The UC Davis softball team officially kicked off its 2018 home schedule on Thursday afternoon at the newly-renovated La Rue Field, following a five-month project that gave the facility some much-needed repairs and upgrades. The team will enjoy new dugouts and bullpens as well […]

Fullerton upsets Aggies in Big West tournament UC Davis men’s basketball, the champions of the Big West Conference in the regular season, fell short of riding the winning momentum to a Big West tournament crown. After a quarterfinals victory over UC Riverside, the UC Davis men’s basketball team was defeated by the Cal State Fullerton […]