Antonia Bird

September 4, 2016

UCSB Dominates Pittsburgh, Looking to Stay Hot Against Utah State

By Antonia Bird

After a dominant performance in which it beat the Panthers 4-0, the Gauchos will look to beat the Aggies for their first 5-0 start since 1993.

September 1, 2016

Gauchos Looking to Maintain Perfect Record

By Antonia Bird

The UCSB women's soccer team continues its six-game home stand when it faces off against the University of Pittsburgh tomorrow at 5:30.

August 31, 2016

UCSB Solidifies 3-0 Start After Shutting Out USF

By Antonia Bird

Gauchos improve to 3-0 on the season, best start since 2010, after defeating the Dons 2-0 at home.

August 28, 2016

Gauchos Win Another OT Thriller Behind Ball’s Second Game-Winner

By Antonia Bird

UCSB starts off the season 2-0 after managing to pull off another overtime victory and another game-winning goal from junior Amanda Ball.

August 25, 2016

UCSB Set to Face St. Mary’s in Home Opener

By Antonia Bird

Coming off a road victory, the Gauchos are feeling good and will face St. Mary's in their home opener this Friday.

August 22, 2016

Ball’s Hat Trick Lifts Gauchos to Perfect Start

By Antonia Bird

Junior Forward Amanda Ball scored three goals in the Gauchos season opener against Fresno State to help carry the team to a 3-2 victory in double OT.

July 5, 2016

The End of a Brilliant International Career

By Antonia Bird

After an amazing nine-year career for Argentina, Lionel Messi has decided to retire from international play due to another heartbreaking loss in a major competition final.

June 23, 2016

The Freak is Back

By Antonia Bird

Tim Lincecum has made his way back to the MLB and with a strong outing in his first appearance in an Angels uniform, staff writer Antonia Bird believes the Freak is back.

June 2, 2016

2016 Nexus Sport Awards: Gauchos in Full Effect

By Sean White, Jorge Mercado, Daniel Moebus-Bowles, Ryan Burns, Antonia Bird, Sinead Leon, Liam Bailey, Xavier Cardenas, Elliot Thornton, Duncan MacPhee

Reminisce on the best moments, storylines and highlights of the 2015-2016 sports season.

May 19, 2016

Season Wrap Up: UCSB Softball Ends 28-28 Overall

By Antonia Bird

Able to cap off the season winning four of its last six games, the UCSB softball team's season came to an end last Saturday in the team's road series at Cal State Fullerton. A total of five Gauchos were selected to an Al...

May 16, 2016

Gauchos Lose Final Series of Regular Season

By Antonia Bird

UCSB finished its regular-season campaign against the top team in the Big West this season, Cal State Fullerton, and put up a great fight but lost the series.

May 12, 2016

UCSB Closes Season Against Big West Frontrunner

By Antonia Bird

The Gauchos face-off against the top team in the Big West, Cal State Fulerton, to end the regular season.

May 10, 2016

Gauchos Sweep Aggies in Penultimate Weekend of Regular Season

By Antonia Bird

UCSB was able to sweep conference opponent UC Davis improving its overall record to above .500 now at 27-26.

May 5, 2016

Batter Up! Clark Swings Her Way to Success

By Antonia Bird

Known for her power at the plate as the lead-off hitter of the UCSB softball team's batting lineup, junior outfielder Kristen Clark has continued to excel on the field while applying the same effort academically.

April 28, 2016

UCSB Hoping to Make Late Surge in Home Finale, To Celebrate Seniors

By Antonia Bird

With the opportunity to possibly ascend to a potential clinching of the No. 2 seed in the Big West standings over the next two weeks, the UCSB softball team will attempt to end its two-game losing streak when it host Haw...

April 25, 2016

UCSB Wins One, Unable to Halt Cal and Long Beach State Rallies

By Antonia Bird

Unable to capitalize on its home advantage, finishing the week 1-3 at Campus Diamond, the UCSB softball team recorded just one win in its series versus Long Beach State following its 8-3 loss to Cal on Wednesday.