https://ucdavisaggies.com/news/2025/7/31/athletics-uc-davis-joins-the-west-coast-conference-as-an-affiliate-member-in-mens-water-polo-and-beach-volleyball.aspx
UC Davis Joins WCC As Affiliate In Men’s Water Polo and Beach Volleyball

In leaving the Big West the WCC looks like this: The addition of UC Davis in men's water polo gives the West Coast Conference seven teams for the 2026 season. Along with LMU, Pacific, Pepperdine, and Santa Clara, and the addition of UC Davis, the conference will have affiliate members Air Force and San Jose State in the 2026-27 academic year. California Baptist will depart following the 2025 season..

Looks to me that the advantage is we have 3 Nor Cal rivals. In the Big West we were the only Nor Cal team. It will still be hard to earn a conference title over Pacific and Pepperdine. The WCC is a good landing spot for the Aggies and Coach Leyson. It would be great if the Ags can leave the Big West with a conference title.