Sports

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, […]

The Aggies lose its final matches of the season in close matchups   By COLINA HARVEY — sports@theaggie.org   On April 24, the UC Davis women’s beach volleyball team traveled to the Big West Championships in Santa Monica, California. All Big West teams automatically qualify for the tournament; however, they must make it through a […]

Aggie team members come out proud of results   By DIEGO CERNA — sports@theaggie.org   From April 27 to 29, the UC Davis men’s golf team competed in the 2025 Big West Championship at the La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta, California. The Aggies looked to improve from last year’s championships, where they placed […]

Aggies find success in their last series of the season   By DANIELLE WIRNOWSKI— sports@theaggie.org   On May 15, the UC Davis baseball team hosted California State University, Northridge (CSUN) for the last three-game series of the season. The UC Davis Aggies walked away from the series with a win, capturing the last two games […]

The department celebrated one of its most successful fundraising efforts yet, securing crucial resources   By LUCIENNE BROOKER — sports@theaggie.org   With 25 teams competing in various collegiate leagues across the country, UC Davis Athletics is a big-budget operation. While much of this budget comes from event revenue, merchandise sales and generous donations, one of […]

The Aggies finish fourth in Big West Standings   By DANIELLE WIRNOWSKI— sports@theaggie.org   The UC Davis women’s lacrosse team traveled to Boulder, Colorado to face the University of Florida (UF) on May 1 for the Big 12 Conference Semifinals. Coming off a win against San Diego State University, the UC Davis Aggies were ready […]

The start of night games for the men’s team for the first time in Aggie history   By MEGAN JOSEPH — sports@theaggie.org   This year’s men’s spring soccer season brought not only tough competition but also a new-and-improved schedule featuring night games. Throughout this past year, UC Davis Athletics Department finalized and completed a $4.4 […]

The Aggies fought hard in match against CSUF   By DANIELLE WIRNOWSKI— sports@theaggie.org   The UC Davis men’s baseball team welcomed California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) to Dobbins Stadium for a three-game series from April 25 to 27. Coming off of a win against Washington State University, the UC Davis Aggies were ready to continue […]

Aggies close regular season at home, looking ahead to Big West Championships   By THEO KAYSER — sports@theaggie.org   On April 25, the UC Davis track and field team hosted Sacramento State University for the Causeway Classic dual meet. Dual meets, which differ from standard invitationals, involve a dozen or more schools with only two […]