Michael Jorgenson

February 4, 2016

Battle of the QB’s: Omaha Meets “The Dab”

By Michael Jorgenson, Sean White

Sports Editor Michael Jorgenson and Assistant Sports Editor Sean White choose sides for Sunday's Super Bowl 50 matchup. With Michael predicting a Broncos' victory and Sean with a win for the Panthers, each explains the r...

January 28, 2016

An Evening With Carli Lloyd: FIFA World Player of the Year

By Michael Jorgenson

It's been a magical year for Carli Lloyd, who traveled to the Arlington Theater in downtown Santa Barbara this week to give fans a glimpse into her life and teach them what it takes to compete at the highest level of wor...

January 28, 2016

Gauchos Look to Capitalize on Momentous Win, Face LBSU Tonight

By Michael Jorgenson

In the middle of the pack in the Big West standings at fourth place, the UCSB men's basketball team has an opportunity to even out its 2-3 conference record in its matchup against Long Beach State tonight. A win over the...

January 21, 2016

Sluggish First Half Drowns Gauchos At Home

By Michael Jorgenson

With their third loss out of four to open up Big West play, the Gauchos are in a bit of a hole to start the conference season.

January 19, 2016

Vincent’s Game-Winner Salvages Road Win at Cal Poly, but Gauchos Falter in Consecutive Second Halves

By Michael Jorgenson

The UCSB men's basketball team picked up its first conference win on the road against Cal Poly, but sputtered down the stretch in a home game against UC Irvine on Saturday.

January 14, 2016

Blue-Green Rivals Look for First Big West Wins

By Michael Jorgenson

The Gauchos went 3-0 against Cal Poly in 2015, but can they defeat the Mustangs in a hostile road environment with both teams looking for their first conference win?

January 14, 2016

2015-16 Big West Women’s Basketball Conference Preview

By Michael Jorgenson, Sean White, Daniel Moebus-Bowles, Ryan Burns, Elliot Thornton, Xavier Cardenas, Sinead Leon, Jorge Mercado, Antonia Bird

Big West basketball season is in full swing. Check out the Nexus' previews of each women's team in the conference and where they currently stand after one weekend of conference play.

January 11, 2016

Gauchos’ Winning Streak Comes to End in Conference Opener at Hawai’i

By Michael Jorgenson

The UCSB men's basketball team fell to Hawai'i 65-57 in its conference opening game this past Saturday, ending a four-game win streak.

January 7, 2016

2015-16 Big West Men’s Basketball Conference Preview

By Michael Jorgenson, Sean White, Daniel Moebus-Bowles, Elliot Thornton, Jorge Mercado, Ryan Burns, Sinead Leon, Antonia Bird, Xavier Cardenas

Full of resolutions and new beginnings, the New Year can be considered a reset button for many. However, in the world of college basketball, the New Year signals the beginning of conference play and brings us clos...

December 3, 2015

Ball Is Life? No, Kobe Is

By Michael Jorgenson

It's been an emotional week for Laker fans as the final days of Kobe Bryant's career have officially arrived. Sports editor Michael Jorgenson discusses what the the Mamba's impact has truly meant for those who have follo...

December 3, 2015

Gauchos Take On USC in 2015 Home Finale

By Michael Jorgenson

UCSB got its offense going last week, but can the Gauchos keep it up hosting a Trojan team off to a hot 5-2 start?

November 30, 2015

Gauchos Strike First, But No. 2 Clemson Pulls Off Late Sweet Sixteen Winner

By Michael Jorgenson

The No. 15 seed UCSB men's soccer team's NCAA Tournament run fell just short in the Sweet Sixteen at No. 2 Clemson.

November 27, 2015

NCAA Tournament Sweet 16: Gauchos Travel to No. 2 Clemson

By Michael Jorgenson

UCSB takes the No. 15 seed in the NCAA Tournament across the country to face the No. 2 seed Clemson Tigers as it looks to prolong its postseason and search for its first NCAA Champoinship since 2006.

November 25, 2015

Gauchos Look to End Two-Game Skid at San Francisco

By Michael Jorgenson

After a couple of tough losses, the UCSB men's basketball team heads north to face the 3-1 Dons.

November 23, 2015

Jome’s Right-Footed Strike in OT Sends No. 19 UCSB to Sweet 16

By Michael Jorgenson

With his third goal of the year in the 93rd minute, Ismaila Jome gives the Gauchos their first NCAA Tournament win since 2011 and sends them to the third round to face No. 2 Clemson.