UC Davis beach volleyball begins the 2026 Big West Championships on April 23, facing CSUN and No. 5 Cal Poly. After finishing the regular season at 15-19, the Aggies aim for a strong showing in bracket play. The tournament is hosted by Cal Poly from April 23 to 24, where the Aggies will compete for a chance to advance to the single elimination rounds.

By the Numbers
  • UC Davis finished the regular season with a 15-19 record, including a recent 1-3 performance at the Aggie Classic.
  • CSUN enters the tournament with a 10-20 record, while Cal Poly boasts an impressive 26-8 season record, ranked No. 5 nationally.
Yes, But

Despite a lackluster regular season, the Aggies have shown potential in individual matches, winning key games against CSUN earlier. However, facing a strong Cal Poly team presents a significant challenge for UC Davis in the championship.

State of Play
  • The Aggies have an all-time record of 11-2 against CSUN, with successful matches earlier this season.
  • Cal Poly's duo, Izzy Martinez and Logan Walter, is noted for setting a career pair wins record, adding pressure to UC Davis.
What's Next

Based on their match outcomes, the Aggies could advance to compete in the elimination tournament on April 24, with potential match times of 10:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m., or 1:45 p.m. PT.

Bottom Line

UC Davis must leverage past successes against CSUN while overcoming formidable competition from Cal Poly to have a shot at advancing in the tournament, marking this season as pivotal before moving to the West Coast Conference next year.