UC Davis Athletics

The final Rocko's High-Fives of the academic year closes one era and sets up the next 🖐️

1) Kylee Davis wins the Big West long jump title with a personal-best 6.26m, the No. 2 outdoor mark in program history
2) Ryan Sahadeo with broadcasting brings 100-plus Aggie home events a season to your screen
3) Give Day 2026 sets a department record: $652,122 from 1,817 donors
4) Water polo's Lillie Vehling and Sadie Henry launch SWAG to expand adult water safety
5) Softball caps its Big West era with a school-record 17 conference wins and the program's first championship tournament victory

Read the full edition at https://ucdavisaggies.com/news/2026/6/10/athletics-rockos-high-fives-june-2026.aspx

Caps off to our Aggie grads 🎓

Such a joy celebrating your careers and accomplishments at the Varsity Club Brunch, we couldn't be prouder! 🐴🤍

UC Davis Athletics celebrated another memorable year as student-athletes, coaches, staff and supporters gathered inside the University Credit Union Center on Sunday for the 2026 Aggie Awards 🐴

The night recognized excellence in competition, academics, leadership, resilience and community impact, through both department-selected and peer-voted honors.

"Nights like this give us the chance to celebrate not only what our student-athletes accomplished, but how they accomplished it," said Director of Athletics Rocko DeLuca. "We are incredibly proud of the way they continue to represent UC Davis."

Read more: https://bit.ly/3RG4iQM

Look what's at Sacramento International Airport 👀

Aggie fans have already spotted the newest addition to Gate B17.

Built for what's next.

IGNITE 2.0 is about building something that lasts 🐴

"Every investment we make is centered on empowering our student-athletes, supporting our staff and positioning UC Davis Athletics to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape." — Rocko DeLuca

The latest update highlights continued progress across student-athlete support, wellness, NIL education, fan experience, donor engagement, facilities planning and preparation for the Mountain West.

Read the full update: ucdavisaggies.com/feature/ignite2update

Thank you to the donors, alumni, coaches and student-athletes who joined us for the 2026 UC Davis Athletics Endowment Celebration.

Together, 85 endowed funds now support scholarships, coaching positions and programs across Aggie Athletics — creating opportunities that will impact student-athletes for generations to come.

Read a recap about last night's event here: https://bit.ly/4eOdmws

MW+ is on the way.

More games. More Aggie moments. More Mountain West.

Sign up now to stay updated before launch: http://watch.themw.com