Calvin Thrift

December 7, 2018

How the Terps Made it to the Final Four

By Calvin Thrift

After a five-year drought, the University of Maryland men’s soccer team has again arrived at the College Cup.

October 25, 2018

Athlete Spotlight: Redshirt Junior Outside Hitter Lindsey Ruddins

By Calvin Thrift

Having just earned her fourth Big West Player of the Week honors this season, women's volleyball star Lindsey Ruddins steps into the Nexus' Athlete Spotlight.

September 27, 2018

No. 5 UCSB to Visit No. 1 USC, Looks to Keep Momentum

By Calvin Thrift

After having their four-game winning stream snapped by No. 3 Stanford this past weekend, the Gauchos will look for revenge against No. 1 USC on Sunday.

August 24, 2018

Gauchos Breathe Life Into Thunderdome

By Calvin Thrift

After a historic comeback season last year under new head coach Joe Pasternack, the Gauchos will aim to capitalize off their rejuvenated home court advantage once again.

June 22, 2018

How ESPN Ruined The 2018 NBA Draft

By Calvin Thrift

With this year's NBA draft said and done, it's time to criticize just how it was said and done.

March 7, 2018

Following First-Round Bye, UCSB WBB Is Set to Face CSUN in 1st Game Of Big West Tournament

By Calvin Thrift

The hunt for the title begins as the UCSB women's basketball team goes head-to-head against No. 7 seeded LBSU tonight in the second round of the Big West Conference Tournament.

March 1, 2018

Gauchos Visit Hawaii To Close Out Conference Season

By Calvin Thrift

With a win against Hawaii, the Gauchos could lock up a top-four seed for the Big West Tournament and finish with a 13-15 overall mark.

February 19, 2018

Gauchos Dismantle Irvine by 28 points for Third-Straight Win

By Calvin Thrift

UCSB's two-game home stand ended with the Gauchos crushing UC Irvine for their third consecutive win.

February 11, 2018

Edelman’s 3rd Straight Double Double Leads UCSB Past Fullerton

By Calvin Thrift

After losing to UC Riverside Thursday, the UCSB women's basketball team returned to form Saturday night, defeating Cal St. Fullerton 59-52.

February 10, 2018

Gauchos Come Up Short on the Road; Fall to UC Riverside

By Calvin Thrift

In Thursday night’s tightly-contested game against UC Riverside, the UCSB women's basketball team was outlasted by the Highlanders, in the end, losing 84-76.

February 8, 2018

Gauchos Aim to Keep Momentum Ahead of 2-Game Road Trip

By Calvin Thrift

In the midst of conference play, the UCSB women’s basketball team will be on the road for its next two games in which it will face off against UC Riverside and Cal State Fullerton.

February 4, 2018

Edelman’s Career Night Gets Gauchos Back on Track With Win Over Hawaii

By Calvin Thrift

The Gauchos get rid of their two-game skid with a win over the Rianbow Wahine.

February 1, 2018

Super Bowl LII Key Matchups: Offense vs. Defense

By Brandon Victor, Andrew Hernandez, Calvin Thrift

It's the most wonderful time of the year, Super Bowl time! And the Daily Nexus sports staff breaks down both the Eagles and Patriots vs the other team's defense. Enjoy!

January 25, 2018

UCSB Faces Big West Best UC Davis, Hopes to Split Season Series

By Calvin Thrift

After managing to get back on track with a win over LBSU, the UCSB women's basketball team prepares for its second attempt at an upset over conference juggernaut UC Davis.

January 18, 2018

Under the Scope: 2017-18 Big West Women’s Basketball Preview

By Calvin Thrift, Andrew Hernandez, Richard Benites, Sean White, Jorge Mercado, Brandon Victor, Kendra Jackson, Spencer Ault, Andrew Bishop

With the Big West season underway, the Daily Nexus Sports staff breaks down all nine Big West teams seasons' thus far and their chances to run the table come March to secure a conference championship.

January 18, 2018

Under the Scope: 2017-18 Big West Men’s Basketball Preview

By Calvin Thrift, Sean White, Andrew Hernandez, Kendra Jackson, Richard Benites, Brandon Victor, Jorge Mercado, Andrew Bishop

With the Big West season underway, the Daily Nexus Sports staff breaks down every all nine Big West teams season thus far and their chances to run the table come March to secure a conference championship.