Brandon Victor

Brandon Victor serves as a 2020-2021 sports editor. He has covered men's tennis, men's soccer and women's basketball in his three years at the Daily Nexus.

November 8, 2018

New-Look Women’s Basketball Seeks to Defy Expectations

By Brandon Victor

With the departure of a few of the women's basketball team stars from last year, the new recruits and former role-players which now comprise the squad will look to make sure that the whole is greater than the sum of its ...

November 1, 2018

Together Again, Conteh, Michael, Enjoy Bond Like No Other

By Brandon Victor

Staff writer Brandon Victor captures the unique relationship shared between UCSB men's soccer teammates Rodney Michael and Sahid Conteh.

October 29, 2018

Men’s Soccer Seeks First-Round Win in Big West Tournament

By Brandon Victor

The Gauchos go into the Big West Tournament with plenty of momentum following their home win against Cal Poly and will face Cal State Fullerton in the first round.

October 25, 2018

Blue-Green Rivalry Comes to SB

By Brandon Victor

Falling short by a late goal in San Luis Obisbo earlier this season will have the Gauchos even more motivated for a win in this year's Blue-Green Rivalry, as if they need it.

October 21, 2018

UCSB Blows Out Matadors to Keep Conference Hopes Alive

By Brandon Victor

The Gauchos kept Big West championship dreams alive with their defeat of Cal State Northridge on Saturday.

October 18, 2018

Gauchos Look to Keep Perfect Home Record Alive

By Brandon Victor

The men's soccer team faces CSUN this weekend in a pivotal home conference game.

October 14, 2018

UCSB Ends Scoring Difficulties on the Road, Ties Irvine 2-2

By Brandon Victor

A comeback effort by the Gauchos almost propelled UCSB to a win, but two scoreless overtimes resulted in a 2-2 tie versus Irvine.

October 11, 2018

Gauchos Head South To Battle First-Place UCI

By Brandon Victor

The men's soccer team is in dire need of a win as they head down to Irvine to take on the top ranked Anteaters.

October 7, 2018

Golden Goal Lifts Gauchos Past Titans in Crucial Conference Match

By Brandon Victor

Junior forward Noah Billingsley gave his team their first win of the Big West season after knocking one through in overtime.

September 25, 2018

Gauchos Outlast Zags For 2nd-Straight Win

By Brandon Victor

The Gauchos seem to be hitting their stride at just the right time, as they follow up their defeat of UCLA with a big win over the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

September 24, 2018

UCSB Men’s Soccer Takes Down No. 23 Bruins

By Brandon Victor

The Gauchos continue their trend in the right direction as Big West Conference play gets set to begin with an upset over No. 23 ranked UCLA.

September 20, 2018

Big West Preview: Men’s Soccer Edition

By Brandon Victor

Following the UCSB men's soccer season preview, staff writer Brandon Victor breaks down the Big West conference as a whole.

August 31, 2018

On the Road, UCSB Suffers First Loss Against Portland

By Brandon Victor

The Gauchos are now 2-1 on the season after falling short against the Pilots in Portland.

August 28, 2018

Gauchos to Face Portland and Seattle in First Set of Road Games

By Brandon Victor

The Gauchos will be put to the test in their first series of road games this week, facing Portland and Seattle on their way through the Pacific Northwest.