Men's Basketball

UC Merced Basketball Teams Flying High to Future in NCAA

March 13, 2025

Intercollegiate basketball soared to new heights at UC Merced this season. For the first time, the women’s and men’s teams both advanced to their respective National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics championship tournaments after stellar regular seasons. The programs...

Photo depicts Myles Haynes looking to pass the ball to a teammate during a UC Merced basketball game.

Myles Haynes Wins Big by Creating Human Help Project

This story is part of a series for Black History Month. Read more stories highlighting Black excellence at UC Merced. Men's basketball senior Myles Haynes has encountered expected...

A graphic depicts a book, a light bulb, a computer and a photo of Lucas Khoi Nguyen.

New Bobcat from Atwater Aims High in Business, Basketball

This is part of a series of profiles of new UC Merced Bobcats enrolled for the fall 2024 semester. Lucas Khoi Nguyen was a standout student athlete at Atwater High School before signing a...

It’s Official: UC Merced to Compete in NCAA Division II Athletics

UC Merced will begin Division II competition after official acceptance Thursday by the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). The university will begin NCAA Division II competition in the...

UC Merced women’s soccer wins their first Cal Pac Conference Tournament Championship, beating Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2-1 on Bobcat Field on Nov. 11, 2023.

2023 Brought Many More Firsts for Bobcat Athletics

The year just ending has been one for the college sports record books and many kudos are due to the Bobcat athletes and their coaches. UC Merced men’s and women’s outdoor track swept...

UC Merced Basketball Teams Release Schedule for 2019-20 Season

The men’s and women’s basketball teams are set to take the court for the new season, and there will be plenty of opportunities to cheer on the Bobcats at Joseph Edward Gallo Gymnasium...

Homecoming Offers Opportunities for Community to Celebrate University

If you are filled to the brim with Bobcat pride and eager to show your love for UC Merced, look no further than this weekend’s Homecoming celebration. Homecoming runs Friday through Sunday,...

Two UC Merced women's basketball players discuss strategy during a game.

UC Merced Athletics Success Has Come Quickly Thanks To Community Support

It is often said in sports that you have to struggle and overcome adversity before being able to bask in the glory of success. UC Merced athletics has faced adversity since first transitioning...

Bobcats Celebrate Freshman Phenom Athletes

Last fall, Turlock native Marcus DeCouto reminded the sports scene that UC Merced consistently brings some of the top freshmen to the California Pacific Conference. DeCouto, now a sophomore...

Ma Kelley Memorial Golf Tournament to Raise Funds for Student Athletes

The 21st annual Ma Kelley Memorial Golf Tournament will be held April 13 at the Turlock Golf and Country Club and proceeds benefit UC Merced student athletes. Tickets for the 18-hole tournament...