The Big West Conference recently announced the remaining 18 conference games for the 2024-25 season, setting the stage for an exciting season of UC Davis men’s basketball. The Aggies will kick off the calendar year with a road trip to face Cal State Bakersfield on January 2, 2025, followed by a game against CSUN on January 4, 2025. This marks the beginning of a challenging stretch of games that will test the team’s skills and determination.
In a unique twist, both the men’s and women’s teams will face the same opponents, home and away, throughout the conference schedule. This synchronized schedule adds an extra layer of excitement and competition to the season, as fans can follow both teams as they battle it out on the court. When the Aggie women play at home against Cal State Bakersfield, the men will be on the road in Bakersfield, creating a dynamic and engaging experience for fans of both teams.
The Aggies‘ Big West campaign officially begins on December 5, with a home game against Cal Poly. This game marks the start of B0ld Week, a new addition to the schedule that introduces a pair of conference games and extends the league slate to 11 weeks. This change ensures a consistent Thursday/Saturday format for the remaining 18 games, providing a steady rhythm to the season and allowing players to focus on their performance on the court.
Following the non-conference schedule, which concludes with a matchup against Cal Maritime, the Aggies will face a series of tough opponents in the Big West conference. The Jan. 2-4 weekend will mark the first road conference games for the Aggie men, as they take on Cal State Fullerton and Long Beach State over the weekend of Jan. 9-11. This stretch of games will test the team’s resilience and determination as they strive for success in the conference.
From January 16 to February 15, UC Davis will face seven of nine games on the road, starting with a weekend series against Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara. The team will have limited opportunities to play at home during this stretch, with only two home games against Hawaii and UC Riverside. This challenging road trip will be a true test of the team’s ability to perform under pressure and secure crucial wins on the road.
As the season progresses, the Aggies will face back-to-back road weekends, visiting UC Riverside, UC Irvine, Long Beach State, and Cal State Fullerton. These games will be pivotal in shaping the team’s position in the conference standings and setting the stage for a strong finish to the regular season. The final two road games against UC San Diego and Hawai’i will be crucial in determining the team’s seeding for the Big West Men’s Basketball Championship.
In the last six games of the regular season, UC Davis will play four at home, including the final weekend of the regular season. The team will host Cal State Bakersfield, CSUN, UC Irvine, and UC San Diego in a series of must-win games that will determine their postseason fate. The Aggies will look to finish the season strong and secure a spot in the Big West Men’s Basketball Championship.
The Big West Men’s Basketball Championship will begin at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson, Nev., on March 12 and culminate with the championship game on March 15. The Aggies will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and compete against the top teams in the conference as they vie for the championship title. With a challenging schedule ahead, UC Davis men’s basketball is poised for an exciting and competitive season in the Big West Conference.