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DAVIS, Calif. -- Sophomore environmental science and management major Sage Stobbart collected her second-straight double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead UC Davis past Cal Poly 71-58 at home in Big West Conference action on Wednesday.

UC Davis' overall record moved to 13-10 and conference record improved to 8-2 after the victory, clinching its 27th consecutive home league win.

In addition to Stobbart's double-double, the Aggies were led by senior communication major Katie Toole, who recorded 13 points, five assists, two steals and two blocks, and by junior cell biology major Cierra Hall, who chipped in with 14 points and six rebounds.

UC Davis out-rebounded Cal Poly 36-29 in Wednesday's game, paced by Stobbart's 10 boards -- her fifth double-digit rebounding performance in her last eight games.

UC Davis did a great job disrupting Cal Poly shots in the contest, coming away with five blocks. Toole's two rejections -- along with a pair from Stobbart -- led the way individually for the Aggies.

After jumping out to a 6-2 advantage, UC Davis went on a 7-0 run with 7:52 left in the first quarter, culminating in a bucket from Toole, to increase its lead to 13-2. The Aggies then lost some of that lead, but still entered the quarter break with a 20-15 advantage. UC Davis relied on its three-point shooting in the period, knocking down four shots to account for 12 of its 20 points.

UC Davis kept its first quarter lead intact before going on a 5-0 run starting at the 8:10 mark in the second period, highlighted by a bucket from Stobbart, to increase its lead to 27-20. The Mustangs cut into that lead, but the Aggies still enjoyed a 36-33 advantage heading into halftime. UC Davis dominated in the paint, scoring eight of its 16 points close to the basket.

Following intermission, UC Davis continued to expand its advantage, pushing it to 46-41 before going on a 5-0 run, punctuated by a basket from Stobbart, to expand its lead further to 51-41 with 1:24 to go in the third. Before the third period was over, the Aggies added two points to that lead and entered the fourth quarter with a 55-43 edge. UC Davis took advantage of four Cal Poly turnovers in the quarter, scoring nine points off of takeaways.

UC Davis kept its lead intact before going on a 5-0 run to grow the lead to 65-50 with 5:15 to go in the contest. The Mustangs narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Aggies still cruised the rest of the way for the 71-58 win. UC Davis fired away from deep in the quarter, knocking down three shots to account for nine of its 16 points.

The Aggies continue their homestand on Saturday (Feb. 15) at 2:30 p.m., meeting UC Irvine for the second time in a week at the Pavilion. The game is the first of a doubleheader with the men's team, which hosts CSUN.

ABOUT UC DAVIS
Providing a small-town community feel while providing a world-class academic experience, UC Davis is home to more than 37,000 students and centrally located between San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and the Napa Valley. The No. 6-ranked public university in the nation according to the Wall Street Journal, and among the top 10 public universities nationwide according to U.S. News and World Report, UC Davis offers nearly 100 graduate programs and more than 100 academic majors across four colleges and six professional schools, ranking among the world and nation's best in numerous disciplines, including veterinary science, agriculture, and animal science programs.

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Established during the 2017-18 academic year, the Aggie EVO System is UC Davis Athletics' investment in the primary mission of preparing student-athletes for a successful "launch" after graduation. Thanks to a collaboration of alumni, university resources, corporate partners, coaches and Student-Athlete Outcomes staff, all Aggies are guided over four years to acquire the skills, knowledge, opportunities and tools to better know and navigate the "World of Work" after graduating from UC Davis. Follow the Aggie EVO system on Twitter and Instagram at @AggieEVO.