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University of California, Davis Athletics celebrated its student athletes with the annual Aggie Awards
UC Davis Celebrates Annual Aggie Awards

Jun 10, 2025 02:53PM ● By University of California, Davis News Release

University of California, Davis Athletics celebrated its student athletes with the annual Aggie Awards on June 1. A total of 12 awards, six departmental and six voted on by the student athletes, were given out.

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Hawks’ Men’s swim team Joel Amezcua, Chris Barbusca, Jonah Mafnas and James Pitcock were named in the California Community College Athletic Association All-Americans list for the 2024 to 2024 swimming and diving season
Hawks’ 200 Freestyle Relay Team Named All-Americans

Jun 03, 2025 12:38PM ● By Consumnes River College News Release

The Hawks’ Men’s swim team record-breaking 200-meter freestyle relay team, Joel Amezcua, Chris Barbusca, Jonah Mafnas and James Pitcock, all highlighted the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Men’s Swimming and Diving All-American teams.

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A new collaboration with the UC Davis Graduate School of Management (GSM) creates a new pathway, extending student-athletes' collegiate careers
UC Davis Master of Management Program Provides New Opportunities for Graduate Aggies

Jun 03, 2025 12:17PM ● By David Collins, Director of Athletics Communications

Not every college athlete turns pro, so UC Davis prioritizes preparing student-athletes for life after sports. A new collaboration with the UC Davis Graduate School of Management (GSM) helps to create a new pathway that extends student-athletes' collegiate careers while preparing them for post-competition success.

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The UC Davis football team will be televised on the main linear ESPN network
UC Davis Football Scheduled for Three Nationally-Broadcast Games

Jun 03, 2025 12:13PM ● By University of California, Davis News Release

For the first time in program history, No. 11 University of California, Davis football will be showcased on the main linear ESPN network when the 2025 season opens at 4 p.m. Pacific Time Aug. 23 against No. 12 Mercer in Montgomery, Alabama.

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Playing against the Montana Grizzlies for a second time on national television in October, the Sacramento State Hornets football team will be televised during its game on ESPN2
Football Game Against Montana Tabbed for ESPN2

Jun 03, 2025 12:07PM ● By California State University, Sacramento News Release

Hornets to appear on national television for fourth straight year

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Hornets Wrap Up A Successful Year

May 29, 2025 10:28AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

In its first appearance at the West Coast Conference (WCC) Championship as a league affiliate, Sacramento State University placed fourth out of nine schools in the final team points standings on the morning of May 17 at Lake Natoma.

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Panthers Beat Golden Eagles in Breakout Game

May 29, 2025 10:25AM ● By Sacramento City College News Release

Sacramento City College jumped out early and never looked back on May 14, beating Feather River, 9–2, on the road in Quincy behind a breakout game from Lucas Drake and a lockdown start from Brady Wilson.

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Sacramento State Signs Former Four-Star Guard Mikey Williams

May 29, 2025 10:16AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State University head coach Mike Bibby announced May 1 that high-profile guard Mikey Williams will transfer from University of Central Florida and join the Hornets for the 2025- 2026 season.

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UC Davis lacrosse athlete
Agnew, Fox and Richardson-Pepper Named to Lacrosse All-Big 12 Conference Teams

May 06, 2025 11:07AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

On April 30, the Big 12 released its lacrosse all-conference teams, with three Aggies making the cut.

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the Sacramento State women’s tennis team claimed the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship
Sac State Women’s Tennis Claims Second Straight Big Sky Tournament Crown

May 06, 2025 10:57AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second consecutive season and the 13th time in school history, the Sacramento State women’s tennis team claimed the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship, shutting out regular season champ and top-seeded Northern Arizona, 4-0, on the morning of April 26 at the Phoenix Tennis Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Boy holding a golf club celebrating.
‘Golf with Us’ to Offer Youth Affordable Rounds

May 06, 2025 10:48AM ● By Bank of America News Release

Bank of America recently announced the launch of Golf with Us, a new initiative designed to grow the next generation of golfers.

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Aggies Lead Academic All-Conference Awards

Apr 22, 2025 04:16PM ● By University of California Davis News Release

On a list released on April 14th by the Big West Conference, 23 members of the University of California (UC) Davis women's swimming and diving team were named in the Academic All-Conference list for the winter quarter.

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Native American Heritage Scholarship Announced

Apr 22, 2025 04:14PM ● By Grace Ogata-Beutler, Sacramento Republic Football Club

Ahead of the club’s annual Native American Heritage Night on May 17, Sacramento Republic Football Club (Republic FC) and Wilton Rancheria announced a new scholarship initiative that will support the educational aspirations of a local student.

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Beavers Sweep Singles and Doubles

Apr 22, 2025 04:10PM ● By American River College News Release

American River College’s Gavin Sonntag won the singles, and Tarang Sharma/Arjun Sivakumar won the doubles, at the Big 8 Individual Championships played on April 3-5.

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Spring Football Sets Record Attendance

Apr 22, 2025 04:06PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

In front of a record-setting spring game crowd of more than 7,000 fans, the Sacramento State football team completed its offseason practice with the annual Spring Game at Hornet Stadium on April 12.

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Athletics Provide Complimentary Tickets

Apr 15, 2025 11:15AM ● By Athletics Official News Release

Local nonprofits, schools, military organizations and community groups can receive complimentary tickets to Athletics 2025 regular season home games through the Athletics Community Ticket Program.

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Sac Republic’s Kleeman Does It Again

Apr 15, 2025 11:12AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC Communications

On April 8, USL Championship announced the Week 5 Team of the Week. After earning his first selection in Week 4, Republic Football Club (FC) defender Freddy Kleemann was once again named to the league’s weekly top squad.

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River Cat Named Minor League Pitcher of the Week

Apr 15, 2025 11:09AM ● By River Cats Media Relations

A dominant start for Carson Seymour has earned hardware from Minor League Baseball, as the Sacramento River Cats right-hander was named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week for April 1 to April 6.

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Kings Sign Terence Davis

Apr 15, 2025 11:05AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

On April 9, the Sacramento Kings announced that the team has signed a former player, Terence Davis. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Hornet Named Pitcher of the Week Twice

Apr 15, 2025 11:01AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

On April 7, Sacramento State University junior Kennedie Magorian was named the Big Sky Conference Pitcher of the Week after helping the Hornets take two of three games on the road at Portland State.

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Aggie Volleyball Adds Prima Glorioso as Assistant Coach

Apr 15, 2025 10:55AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

University of California (UC) Davis volleyball head coach Dan Conners has strengthened his staff with the addition of Prima Glorioso, who brings a wealth of experience to the program ahead of the 2025 season.

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CRC Hawk Selected Player of the Week

Apr 08, 2025 10:21AM ● By Cosumnes River College News Release

Cosumnes River College (CRC) sophomore Kalani Hernandez earned California Community College Fastpitch Coaches Association (CCCFCA) Player of the Week honors on March 31.

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Athletics Option LHP Harris to Las Vegas

Apr 08, 2025 10:17AM ● By Athletics News Release

On March 31, The Athletics optioned left-handed pitcher Hogan Harris to Triple-A Las Vegas.

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2025 Aggie Football Schedule Announced

Apr 08, 2025 10:16AM ● By UC Davis News Release

With a nationally broadcast game to open the season and five home games, including the Causeway Classic, University of California (UC) Davis football is set for an exciting 2025 with 12 games and eyes on a Big Sky Championship following a historic 2024 season.

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Ferreros Named Big Sky Player of the Week

Apr 08, 2025 10:13AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

For the second straight week and the fifth time overall this season a Sacramento State women's tennis player has taken home weekly honors from the Big Sky Conference with senior Maddy Ferreros doing the most recent honors for the Hornets on April 2.

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Girls Kick Off 60th Season

Apr 01, 2025 03:21PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

Cordova Girls Softball League Celebrates Anniversary

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CRC Softball Wins Scholar Team Award

Apr 01, 2025 12:33PM ● By Cosumnes River College News Release

The Cosumnes River College (CRC) Softball program has been honored with the prestigious 2024 3C2A Scholar Team Academic Award.

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Aggie Women Drafted into All-Academic Teams

Apr 01, 2025 12:29PM ● By UC Davis News Release

Walking the hyphen that separates a student-athlete, the UC Davis Equestrian Team finds their balance between the two worlds, recognized by the Eastern College Athletic Conference.

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Bibby to Coach the Hornets

Apr 01, 2025 12:23PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Former Sacramento Kings legend Mike Bibby is coming home.

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River Cats Announce Partnership

Mar 25, 2025 11:58AM ● By River Cats Media Relations

The Sacramento River Cats and Sutter Health Park have announced a new multi-year partnership with Advanced Building Maintenance to lead engineering and janitorial services for the team and Sutter Health Park.

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Youth Football Helmet Law Proposed

Mar 25, 2025 11:53AM ● By Office of Assemblymember Avelino Valencia News Release

California Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) has introduced Assembly Bill 708 to protect young athletes by permitting the use of soft-shelled helmet add-ons during practices and games.

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Hornet Named to Big Sky All-Tournament Team

Mar 25, 2025 11:49AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Sacramento State junior guard Benthe Versteeg was named to the Big Sky Conference All-Tournament Team for the second time in her career on March 12 following the conclusion of the league's championship event.

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Jimmy Kvarme Tribute Tournament Supports Community

Mar 25, 2025 11:43AM ● By Park Terrace Swim and Tennis Club Staff

The annual Jimmy Kvarme Tribute Tournament returns on Oct.18 to Oct. 19 at the Park Terrace Swim and Tennis Club.

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Sac State Gymnasts Achieve Season-Best Score

Mar 25, 2025 11:38AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

The Sacramento State gymnastics team followed up its season-high score against Eastern Michigan on March 9 by raising the bar once again on March 14 at The Nest, scoring a new season-best 195.250 in the regular season finale against UC Davis.

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Mulumba Led the Nation in Rebounding

Mar 18, 2025 10:51AM ● By Sacramento City College News Release

Congratulations to Sacramento City College sophomore Joyce Mulumba for leading the nation in rebounding for the 2024-2025 season!

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