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Finding Strength in the Face of Adversity
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Finding Strength in the Face of Adversity

“Only the strong survive.” For UCSB women’s basketball player Sweets Underwood, it’s an adage that sticks with her every day. In 2002, at just 10 years old, Underwood lost her mother to breast cancer. Three years earlier, she had lost her father to a heart attack. Her aunt and uncle [...]

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Gauchos Fall in First Round of WNIT

There may be no “I” in team, but there is in win and Wed. night, senior guard Courtney Clements propelled the San Diego State women’s basketball team to victory. Clements recorded a career-high 31 points in 30 minutes of play. She shot 10-17 from the field, including 7-10 from three [...]

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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 [...]