Nov. 18, 2009

DAVIS, Calif. - Due to severe flu-like symptoms, UC Davis head coach Gary Stewart will not be at the Aggies' men's basketball home opener tonight against UC Santa Cruz. It's the first time in Stewart's 17-year head coaching career he will miss a game. In his place, assistant coach Kevin Nosek will serve as acting head coach for the contest. The Aggies and the Banana Slugs tip off tonight at 8 p.m. at The Pavilion.