UC Merced Bobcats athletics coverage from California Sports Blog. Based in Merced, the program competes in NCAA Division II. Follow schedules, results, recruiting, coaching news, postseason races, awards and student-athlete stories across all sponsored sports. Active Division II member for 2026-27; CCAA.
UC Merced senior forward Nicole Lukito earned a spot on the Indonesia Women's Basketball National Team for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. She holds multiple program records and is…
Read story →UC Merced women's volleyball lost 3-1 to No. 5 Fresno Pacific in their first CCAA match, highlighted by Natalie Riley's career-high 18 kills and strong team efforts despite the tough…
Read story →The University of California, Merced Bobcats men's soccer team defeated Jessup 3-1 with goals from three substitute players, maintaining an unbeaten 1-0-3 start to the 2026 season.
Read story →UC Merced Bobcats women's soccer team remained unbeaten with a 2-0 win over Jessup on September 14, 2026, featuring goals by Jocelin Roa and Jacqueline Tamayo and strong defensive play.
Read story →UC Merced junior right back Ezekiel Cruz earned FloCollege/CCAA Defensive Player of the Week after assisting both goals in road draws and helping the Bobcats remain unbeaten through three games.
Read story →UC Merced junior Alexia Alva earned FloCollege/CCAA Offensive Player of the Week honors for scoring two goals and assisting two in early September 2026 women's soccer games.
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