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UCSB Adds Three Freshmen to the Roster
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UCSB Adds Three Freshmen to the Roster

With new Head Coach Nicole Latagne Welch at the helm, the UCSB women’s volleyball team is set to begin a new era. After the departure of just one senior, defensive specialist Erica Lau, there is not much room for newcomers. “We have a big group of returners which will give [...]

UCSB Brings in Three Recruits For Next Year
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UCSB Brings in Three Recruits For Next Year

With a majority of players returning from last year’s squad, the UCSB men’s volleyball team will have only three recruits coming in for next season. Although the incoming freshmen bring athleticism and talent, the Gauchos will rely on the core of returning players from last season to improve on its [...]

Nicole Lantagne Welch Ready To Lead New UCSB Dynasty
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Nicole Lantagne Welch Ready To Lead New UCSB Dynasty

For the first time in over 38 years, there will be a new coach of the UCSB women’s volleyball team. In January, legendary coach Kathy Gregory announced her retirement as UCSB’s head coach. On February 6, it was announced that former Miami women’s volleyball head coach Nicole Lantagne Welch would [...]

Davis Named National Blocker of the Year
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Davis Named National Blocker of the Year

After four years serving the UCSB men’s volleyball team, senior middle blocker Dylan Davis was honored this past week with the Off The Block/Springbak, Inc. National Blocker of the Year award as voted upon by coaches and the media. “It’s one of those things I’ve never really aimed for; it [...]

UCSB Ends Season With Loss to UCI
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UCSB Ends Season With Loss to UCI

It seemed like 2011 was about to repeat itself. After taking a 2-1 lead in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation quarterfinal, the No. 7 UCSB men’s volleyball team seemed on the verge of upsetting No. 3 UC Irvine on the road. However, the Anteaters managed to rally and end the [...]