Great analysis.

"Our defense was doing a pretty good job but we kept putting them back on the field," said Hawkins, about the second half. "We couldn't make a play offensively. We had too many three-and-outs. You start putting your defense out there over and over, and eventually, a good offense will find their rhythm."

I actually thought defense played fairly well especially these last few games. Can’t win if you can’t score.

Same problem the men's basketball team has had the last couple of years...

...I wish...never happen in the overly courteous confines of our stadium...

This has to be one of the most diesappointing seasons ever. The expectations were so high going into the season and now we finish 5-7 without beating a single quality team. The writing was on the wall when we were lucky to beat San Diego and the exclamation point was added when we didn't show up to play against Montana.

The defense played ok but missed failed to wrap up the ball carrier after making contact on too many occasions. The offense was simply anemic. Other than the long pass, it just looked listless. Jake had tons of time and, generally, our receivers were not creating separation and too often our running plays were entirely predictable.

Well, at least we didn't get steamrolled...

My guess is that you can't challenge a ruling of no interception...makes no sense...

To add insult to injury, the zebras missed an obvious face mask on Gilliam on our next possession...

The Aggies took the lead late in the 4th but lose again 72-has 62. This is going to be a long season if this team can not find some offensive consistency. I understand being a good defensive team is important but you can't win on defense alone.

She also has a nice jumper from mid range to the 3 pointer. She looks so good this year it makes me think she just kind of went unnoticed last year with the focus on Morgan and the twins. She's very poised, aggressive and physically talented.

Nice win for the Ags from start to finish. I feel like this team is beginning to find their identity.

Where was Katie Toole last year? She has just exploded onto the scene this year. Last year she only averaged 8.4 minutes and 2.2 points per game. Did Jen overlook her potential last year?

I thought that was the best first half of basketball the Ags have played this year. The offense is pushing the ball and looking to run at every opportunity. I like that since it gets the energy going with this team. We've been slow to get going in 3 of our previous 4 games. I like it that Jen is telling this team to run.

Defense is adequate but can be better. We need to make sure their 3 point shots are challenged.

The Aggies will be running into a fired up bunch of Hornet players and fans. Word around Sac is that this is the biggest game ever in their football history and it just so happens to be against their arch rival. They see this as a watershed moment in their program and a huge opportunity in becoming the D1 football powerhouse in the greater Sacramento area.

We were sitting among quite of few Hornet fans at the Causeway basketball game on Wednesday night and many of them were talking about how big the game was and how good the Hornets are. Two Hornet fans came after the first half and a sat in right front of us and one of them had a loud gutter mouth. The foul mouthed guy was talking about the football game too and told his friend that "we need to go...Sac is really good this year" and then something else derogatory about Davis. We finally got up and moved just so we didn't have to listen to his constant foul mouth and shouting.

Hornet defense does in Aggie men, 61-51

By Bob Dunning

SACRAMENTO – Defense still wins Division-I college basketball games as the UC Davis men found out in painful fashion in a 61-51 loss to Sacramento State on Wednesday night before 4,774 fans at the Golden 1 Center.

The loss drops the Aggies to 2-4 in the young campaign, while the defensive-minded Hornets moved to 3-0.

“Give credit to Sac State,” said Aggie head coach Jim Les. “I thought they played very well and very physical. They took it to us with their defensive pressure and we didn’t handle it well at times. They deserved to win.”

Sacramento State coach Brian Katz agreed with Les’ assessment.

“Right now we’re defending at an elite level,” Katz noted. “That’s why we’re 3-0. I’m very happy with our effort, and if we continue to play defense like that, we’re going to be a very good basketball team.”


“They made some of our young guys feel the pressure and even though I thought we had some good scoring opportunities, we didn’t take advantage,” Les added.

“You never feel it’s over until it’s over, but I was confident in the outcome, because every time they made a run, we responded,” said Katz. “We’re not flashy, but if we just stick to our core values and get up every morning with a chip on our shoulders, we’re goin to be OK.”


“Our contract here is up, but I hope we can sign another four-year deal to continue playing Davis here,” said Katz. “It’s a thrill for our players, just the whole atmosphere here. It’s a great thing for both teams.”

Added Les, “I can’t thank the Kings enough for opening up their home to us. We’re just grateful to have this chance. Playing here will be a lifetime memory for our kids. We had to throw some of our young guys to the wolves tonight, but we’ll learn and grow from this and get better.”

https://www.davisenterprise.com/sports/ucd-mens-hoops-falls-to-sac-state-at-golden-1-center/

Rival coaches turn on the charm at Causeway Classic luncheon

By Bob Dunning

SACRAMENTO — What used to be a heated college football rivalry transitioned into a love fest as the head coaches of UC Davis and Sacramento State heaped praise upon one another at the annual Causeway Classic luncheon Thursday afternoon at Joe’s Crab Shack in Old Sacramento.

“Troy Taylor is a great coach and the Hornets have had a great year, a tremendous year,” said Aggie head coach Dan Hawkins of Hornet top man Troy Taylor.

Noted Taylor in response, “I’ve known Dan Hawkins for a long time and have followed his coaching career closely. This may sound like a strange thing to say at this luncheon, but I’m rooting for him and his success and all he’s done for the game.”

Read more here: https://www.davisenterprise.com/sports/rival-coaches-turn-on-the-charm-at-causeway-classic-luncheon/

The #14 seed Aggies (13-4-2) will host the Louisville Cardinals (9-7-2) Sunday at 1 pm at the Aggie Soccer Field. Louisville soundly beat South Florida 4-1 in the first round to advance to the second round vs the Aggies who had a first round bye.

St Mary's beat Fresno State 68-58 in the second game. I was really impressed with the Gaels. They're a talented, disciplined basketball team. Fresno is very athletic but St Mary's executes beautifully and plays rock solid defense. It's so much fun to watch a team like St Mary's that has great athletes and is so well coached.

61-51...Ags go down ugly...

29-23 Sac at the half. Our offense is nowhere to be found...shooting a frigid 25%...

No offensive punch at all from the Ags