Life As A Bobcat

Episode 25 | Ellie Gordon

Life as a Bobcat sits down with Ellie Gordon of UC Merced women's volleyball. From delivering Cal Pac Championships to leading the Bobcats into the NCAA Division II era , to serving as the SAAC Community Outreach Chair, Ellie has been a part of many special experiences here as a Bobcat. She shares memories of the Bobcats Hawai'i trip, and many more incredible moments with members of the Bobcat community.

Episode 24 | Thomas Knierieme

UC Merced men's soccer senior Thomas Knierieme joins Life as a Bobcat following the Bobcats first season in the CCAA and NCAA Division II. Knierieme shares many memories of his great soccer journey here in Merced and what it has meant to be on the ride with such a special group of people here in the Central Valley. Plus, we dive into his rodeo days as well as building a '68 Camero.

Episode 23 | Arianna Martinez

Life as a Bobcat sits down with senior Arianna Martinez of UC Merced women's water polo. Martinez, who was on the Bobcats first ever women's water polo team in 2023, is now a part of the program's first four-year graduating class. She shares the memorable and rewarding experience of building the program here in the Central Valley.

Episode 22 | Kasia Holland

Life as a Bobcat sits down with senior Kasia Holland ahead of the 2026 track season. An incredible success story, Kasia shares her journey to becoming a women's cross country and track champion and how she turned her opportunity into a life changing experience both on and off the course and track.

Episode 21 | Artemio Contreras

UC Merced men's soccer all-time great Artemio Contreras joins Life as a Bobcat to share countless memories and stories from his days on the field. He started his career as the 2015 Cal Pac Freshman of the Year and finished as a NAIA All-American and UC Merced's all-time points leader in 2018.