Brandon Victor

March 22, 2021

Gauchos Narrowly Fall to Creighton in First Round of NCAA Tournament

By Brandon Victor

With the loss, the Gauchos finish the season with a 22-5 record, while Creighton will advance to face Ohio University on March 22.

March 19, 2021

Gauchos Take On 5th-Seeded Bluejays in NCAA Tournament Showdown

By Brandon Victor

While 12 vs. 5 upsets have been trendy in recent years, the Gauchos will certainly have their hands-full with an experienced and balanced Creighton squad

March 14, 2021

Gauchos Clinch NCAA Tournament Bid For First Time Since 2011

By Brandon Victor

On Saturday, the UCSB men’s basketball team knocked off the reigning champions UC Irvine 79-63 in the Big West Tournament Championship

February 26, 2021

Shift in NBA Playstyles Extends Careers of Players

By Brandon Victor

Without a doubt, players are able to play for longer and at a higher level than they did in the past.

January 2, 2021

Gauchos Fall to 0-2 in Conference Play After Tough Loss to Anteaters

By Brandon Victor

After a 21-10 third quarter advantage, Irvine easily cruised en-route to its 69-56 victory over Santa Barbara.

November 13, 2020

Gauchos Look To Build Off of Strong 2019-20 Campaign

By Brandon Victor

UCSB will play a handful of nonconference games in November and December, and will open conference play on Dec. 27 against UC Irvine.

October 23, 2020

Big West Releases Basketball Schedule for 2021 Season

By Brandon Victor

Both UC Santa Barbara basketball teams will kick off conference play on Sunday, Dec. 27 against UC Irvine, with the women’s team hosting the Anteaters at the Thunderdome and the men traveling down to Irvine.

September 22, 2020

With World Cup Qualifying on the Horizon, How Does the USMNT Stack Up?

By Brandon Victor

On paper, this American squad features more than enough talent to qualify for the 2022 world cup — and potentially even make a splash in the tournament

August 17, 2020

Big West Sports Update: Fall Sports Postponed Until at Least End of Calendar Year

By Brandon Victor

In the statement, the Big West Conference noted that a decision of whether these sports will be played in the spring will occur at a later date.

August 13, 2020

Marella To Swim Ten Miles for COVID Relief

By Brandon Victor

Rather than donate to a countrywide organization, Marella has opted to raise funds for Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara County.

June 28, 2020

After Years of Disaster, Rejuvenated Manchester United Shows Signs of Life

By Brandon Victor

Wednesday’s performance was a blueprint to future success for Manchester United.

June 16, 2020

UCSB Intramural Faces No Lag in Building Out Successful ESports Program

By Brandon Victor

Despite a pre-COVID reluctance, the Intramural team seems to have embraced ESports

May 20, 2020

Beration, Bullying, and Intimidation: “The Last Dance” Reveals Jordan’s Problematic Leadership Style

By Brandon Victor

Don’t praise Jordan’s self-aggrandizing, intimidation-based leadership, or excuse it as “the cost of winning.”

April 22, 2020

It’s (Maybe) Back: What To Watch for in the Bundesliga

By Brandon Victor

Here's what to watch for when the Bundesliga returns — which could happen as early as May.

April 6, 2020

Season Recap: Red-Hot Gauchos Tie for Second Place in Big West

By Brandon Victor

Before the season was cancelled, the Gauchos looked poised to make a postseason run this season.

March 12, 2020

BREAKING: Big West Basketball Tournament Cancelled, Spring Sports Indefinitely Suspended

By Brandon Victor

The move comes after all Power five conferences — the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, and SEC — cancelled their respective conference tournaments early Thursday morning.