UC Merced Athletics

Official account of UC Merced Athletics

The University of California, Merced is the newest and tenth campus of the University of California system and the first American research university built in the 21st century. With more than 7,200 students, UC Merced has planned for additional student growth until we reach an enrollment of approximately 25,000 students. With undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs, plans for a future medical sc

06/13/2026

Top 10 P!

Paloma Ramirez left her legacy at UC Merced, finishing top ten in UC Merced Women’s Basketball history in multiple statistical categories and is one of just three Bobcats to play in 100 games. Tomorrow, she will debut with Hayward Reign in the Womens Premier Basketball Association.

06/11/2026

Success in the classroom 🔒📚

Congratulations to our 14 Bobcats that were named to the WWPA All-Academic Team!

📰 ucm.edu/stimc4

06/06/2026

Life as a Bobcat with Daniel Del Grande!

Del Grande, who finished his UC Merced career ranked top ten in program history with 131 blocks and a .328 hitting percentage, helped lead the Bobcats to a pair of Cal Pac Championships in 2024 & 2025 and then elected to return for a fifth year to compete in the NCAA and MPSF and enroll in UC Merced’s Teacher Preparation Program. Episode 28 is streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and ucmercedbobcats.com.

06/06/2026

Catching up with Makayla Hemphill 💛

Makayla shares why she loves being a Bobcat and shares a few of her favorite things away from the pool.

06/04/2026

Stepping up your game starts in the weight room 💪

Train like a Bobcat with UC Merced Athletics’ Strength and Conditioning Coach, Steve Novencido!

REGISTER >>> ucm.edu/dk8aui