UC Davis Basketball Schedule: What to Expect This Season

The UC Davis Basketball Schedule is out, and fans are eager to see what the team will do this season. With a mix of conference and non-conference games, the Aggies will have their work cut out for them. However, with a strong core of returning players, UC Davis is poised to make some noise this year.

Keep up with the UC Davis Basketball Schedule and find out what to expect from the team this season.

Introduction

The UC Davis men’s basketball team is gearing up for another exciting season! Here’s a look at what you can expect from the Aggies this year:

* coached by Jim Les, who has led the team to three consecutive winning seasons
* returning All-Big West Conference player Chima Moneke
* a strong homecourt advantage with 14 of their games taking place at The Pavilion

So make sure to mark your calendars and come out to support UC Davis men’s basketball!

The Team

UC Davis will be looking to build on their successful 2017-2018 campaign in which they won a share of the Big West regular season title and made it to the semifinals of the conference tournament The team will be led by senior guard TJ Shorts II, who was named the Big West Conference Player of the Year last season. Senior forward Siler Schneider and junior guard Rogerson Souza will also be key contributors for the Aggies. UC Davis will have a target on their back this season as they will be one of the favorites to win the conference, but they have the talent to make a run at an NCAA tournament berth.

The Schedule

The UC Davis men’s Basketball Schedule was released on Wednesday and features some tough opponents. The Aggies will face Cal, Stanford, UCLA, USC and UNLV in non-conference play

The Aggies will open the season with an exhibition game against Concordia on November 1st. The regular season begins November 6th against Fresno State

This will be the first season of UC Davis Basketball in the Big West Conference The Conference Schedule was released last week and the Aggies will open league play on December 27th against UC Riverside.

The Conference

The conference this season will be full of exciting games and intense competition. The conference schedule has not been released yet, but we do know that the conference games will start in early January and continue through early March. These are the dates that have been released so far for the UC Davis basketball schedule

January 2- at Sacramento State
January 5- at Long Beach State
January 9- Cal Poly
January 12- at CSU Northridge
January 16- UC Riverside
January 19- at UC Irvine
January 23- CSU Bakersfield
February 2- at Cal State Fullerton
February 6- Long Beach State
February 9- at CSU Bakersfield
February 13- UC Santa Barbara

The Rivalry

UC Davis will be looking to continue its recent domination of the rivalry game against UC Irvine this season. The Aggies have won six of the last seven meetings between the two teams, including a sweep of the season series last year.

UC Davis will enter the game as the favorite, but UC Irvine will be looking to turn the tables this season. The Anteaters are coming off a strong season in which they won 22 games and finished second in the Big West Conference

This should be a great game between two evenly matched teams. UC Davis has the advantage of playing at home, but UC Irvine will not be an easy team to beat.

The Fans

The fans are what make any game exciting, and UC Davis does not disappoint. The Aggie Pack is the official student section for UC Davis men’s and women’s basketball, and they are known for being rowdy and creative with their chants and signs. You can find them in sections J and K of the Pavilion, and they are always looking for new members. If you’re not a student, don’t worry – there are plenty of other fans who will be more than happy to welcome you into the Aggie family.

The Tickets

This season, Bear fans can look forward to a highly competitive team that is eager to put on a good show. The UC Davis Basketball Schedule has the team playing against some very tough opponents, but the Aggies are up for the challenge. The home games will be played at the newly renovated Meng Hall, which offers a much improved viewing experience for fans.

##Tickets for the UC Davis basketball games can be purchased online or at the door. If you purchase your tickets in advance, you will save money on the overall cost of attendance. For Bear fans who are looking to save even more money, there are a number of ticket packages available that offer discounts on multiple game purchases.

The Venue

The UC Davis men’s Basketball team will host home games at the newly built UC Davis Pavilion, located at 1440 North Avenue, Davis, CA 95616. The 10,000-seat arena will hosting its first career game on Nov. 10 against Saint Mary’s College.

The Broadcast

UC Davis will appear on the ESPN family of networks three times this season. The first broadast will be on ESPNU when the Aggies travel to Spokane, Washington to take on Gonzaga. The second broadcast will be on ESPN2 when UC Davis hosts Saint Mary’s in a late-season matchup. The third and final broadcast will be on ESPNU when UC Davis travels to Moraga to take on conference-foe, Saint Mary’s.

Conclusion

After an exciting few months of non-conference play the UC Davis men’s basketball team is now ready to jump into conference action. The Aggies will face off against some tough competition in the Big West Conference but they are hopeful that their strong play will continue and lead to a successful season Be sure to check out the UC Davis Basketball Schedule to see when the Aggies re Playing next!