UC Davis beach volleyball concluded the Big West Challenge with a 2-1 record on March 22, 2026, ending the tournament with a 3-3 overall performance. After losing to No. 13 Hawai'i, the Aggies secured victories against Cal State Bakersfield (4-1) and CSUN (3-2), improving their season record to 6-12. Notably, Kimi Waller and Ella Erteltova achieved the only win against Hawai'i, and Ava Berard and Kirra Martin clinched the final match against CSUN to seal their .500 finish.

By the Numbers
  • UC Davis ended the Big West Challenge with a 3-3 record.
  • The Aggies' overall season record improved to 6-12.
Yes, But

Despite the two wins, UC Davis struggled against ranked opponents, facing challenges that highlight areas for improvement as they look to compete more effectively in future matches.

State of Play
  • UC Davis displayed resilience, coming back to defeat opponents in critical matches.
  • Future matches against Vanguard and Concordia Irvine on March 24 will test the team鈥檚 consistency and adaptability.
What's Next

Looking ahead, UC Davis will seek to build on their momentum in upcoming games, with a focus on maintaining their competitive edge against non-conference opponents on March 24.

Bottom Line

As UC Davis wraps up the Big West Challenge, the key takeaway is the team's potential for growth and the importance of not getting discouraged by setbacks but rather learning from them to improve moving forward.