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Gauchos Season Ended in Big West Tournament Semifinals

There will be no miracle run and no Big West Championship for the UCSB women’s basketball team this year. A 62-43 loss to Cal Poly yesterday in the semifinals of the Big West Tournament not only dashed any hopes of becoming back-to-back conference champions, but also ended the Gauchos’ season. [...]

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UCSB Heading to the Honda Center

Winning its 14th straight game over Cal State Northridge could not have come at a better time for the UCSB women’s basketball team. The Gauchos defeated the matadors 45-31 in the quarterfinals of the Big West Tournament yesterday to earn a spot in the semifinals tomorrow at the Honda center. [...]

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Gauchos Set to Begin Postseason Play

It’s almost like déjà-vu. As the UCSB women’s basketball team enters the Big West Tournament, its journey to the postseason seems exceptionally similar to last year. The Gauchos have had a solid year, showing sparks of greatness at times while at others struggling with consistency. Nevertheless, they have won three [...]

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Gauchos Earn Big Win on Senior Day

After locking up the fourth seed for the Big West Tournament Thursday night, the UCSB women’s basketball team had just two goals Saturday afternoon: winning its final game at home for its seniors and gaining momentum heading into the postseason. With a 49-41 victory over UC Irvine, the Gauchos accomplished [...]

March Madness Commences
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March Madness Commences

UCSB Gains Momentum at the Right Time, Defeats Fullerton 66-50 With a chance to move up in the Big West standings, the UCSB men’s basketball team played with a clear sense of urgency and energy from the tipoff, defeating Cal State Fullerton 66-50 at the Thunderdome last night. UCSB improved [...]