Michelle Ho was honored as the Big West Freshman of the Year for UC Davis women's golf, marking the first time an Aggie has received this award since 2017. She was joined by teammates Lauren Calderon, Yu "Yoyo" Bai, Elina Kuang, and Vani Karimanal, all of whom received All-Big West honors. Calderon earned first-team honors, while Bai and Kuang made the second team, with Ho and Karimanal receiving honorable mentions. This season continues the Aggies' trend of strong postseason representation, with at least five players making the All-Big West team for the second consecutive year.

By the Numbers
  • Michelle Ho finished the season with a scoring average of 74.4.
  • Lauren Calderon averaged 73.2 strokes and finished in the top 10 five times.
State of Play
  • Five Aggies have received postseason recognition, enhancing the team's visibility in the Big West Conference.
  • This marks Calderon's third consecutive year being named to the All-Big West team.
What's Next

With their strong performance this season, the Aggies will look to leverage this momentum into next year, aiming for even greater achievements as they transition to the Mountain West Conference in 2026鈥�27.

Bottom Line

The recognition of Ho and her teammates highlights UC Davis women's golf's resurgence in the Big West, emphasizing their potential for continued success and showcasing talent that could thrive at the next competitive level.