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UC Davis Tops Menlo 65-52 Behind Abosi

Veniamin Abosi's off-the-bench production helped UC Davis move to 1-1 with a 65-52 win over Menlo.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Basketball

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UC Davis beat Menlo 65-52 on Thursday, with bench forward Veniamin Abosi scoring 18 points and grabbing 10 rebounds to even the Aggies' record at 1-1. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

UC Davis defeated Menlo 65-52 on Thursday in men's college basketball. Veniamin Abosi scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds off the bench for the Aggies.

Why it matters

The win evens UC Davis's early-season record at 1-1 and shows depth contributing beyond the starting lineup. Davis residents following the local program get an early read on the team's rotation.

Abosi scored 18 points with 10 rebounds, while Omer Suljanovic added 8 points and 10 rebounds. Quentin Thompson led Menlo with 21 points and 7 rebounds in the 65-52 loss.

The players

Veniamin Abosi

Veniamin Abosi is a UC Davis men's basketball player who came off the bench to score 18 points and grab 10 rebounds in the win.

Quentin Thompson

Quentin Thompson is a Menlo men's basketball player who led his team with 21 points and 7 rebounds in the loss.

The details

UC Davis led by two points at halftime, with Connor Sevilla leading the Aggies with 8 points at the break. The Aggies took the lead for good with 13:40 remaining, and Abosi scored 15 second-half points to pull away.

Timeline

  1. Thursday: UC Davis defeats Menlo 65-52.

  2. Wednesday: UC Davis hosts Incarnate Word at home.

  3. Sunday: Menlo visits Saint Mary's (CA).

Season Trajectory

This early-season result places UC Davis at 1-1 within the broader NCAA Division I men's basketball calendar that stretches across the winter. A bench-led win this early offers a first look at rotation depth before conference play begins.

UC Davis moves to 1-1 on the season, and its next home game against Incarnate Word on Wednesday gives fans a direct chance to watch the bench depth shown against Menlo. Fantasy managers tracking Abosi should note his double-double off the bench in the 65-52 win.

The takeaway

Early-season depth matters, and Abosi's bench production gave UC Davis a reliable second option in a close game. Fans tracking the Aggies can watch how that rotation holds up over the next two home games.

What happens next

UC Davis hosts Incarnate Word on Wednesday, and Menlo visits Saint Mary's (CA) on Sunday.

Further reading

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Source note: This article includes information reported by Yakima Herald-Republic.