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Water Polo Reloads With Six New Recruits
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Water Polo Reloads With Six New Recruits

The UC Santa Barbara men’s water polo team has six recruits lined up to bring some depth to a roster that rose to No. 2 in the national rankings during the 2012 season but finished 2-8 in their final 10 games. “When we are recruiting, we look for players who [...]

UCSB Brings in 11 Recruits for Next Season
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UCSB Brings in 11 Recruits for Next Season

With the conclusion of the 2012-13 season, the UCSB women’s water polo team will graduate four seniors from its program. Defender Kacey Creek, attacker Shelby Haroldson, utility Rachel Nelson and All-American goalkeeper Ruth Milne will depart but pass on the mantle to the squad’s rising youth and 11 decorated recruits [...]

Samantha Murphy Garners Big West Freshman of the Year
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Samantha Murphy Garners Big West Freshman of the Year

After scoring a record 78 goals for the No. 17 UCSB women’s water polo team this season, freshman utility Samantha Murphy became the first Gaucho to be crowned the Big West Freshman of the Year in her sport. The award caps a year in which Santa Barbara compiled a 20-15 [...]

UCSB Places Sixth at Big West Tourney
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UCSB Places Sixth at Big West Tourney

The No. 16 UCSB women’s water polo concluded its year with a sixth place finish at this weekend’s Big West Tournament. The Gauchos lost two games to No. 8 San Diego State and No. 14 CSU Northridge while compiling a win against No. 18 UC Davis. On the year, Santa [...]

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UCSB Preps to Face SDSU in Big West Tourney

The No. 16 UCSB women’s water polo team will culminate its season with the Big West Championship this weekend. The Big West Tournament will be a three-day affair, with the top placing team guaranteed a spot in the NCAA Championship. “Our goal at this point is to place as high [...]