Elliot Thornton

January 26, 2016

Helping Tackle the Flint Water Crisis: Detroit Lions’ Defensive End Ziggy Ansah

By Elliot Thornton

The water crisis of Flint, Michigan has negatively altered the lifestyle of nearly all of its citizens as lead continues to contaminate water sources. Offering a helping hand is Detroit Lions' defensive end Ziggy Ansah a...

January 21, 2016

MLK Day Prolongs the Legacy of Dr. King and is Central to the Memphis Grizzlies Franchise

By Elliot Thornton

Staff writer Elliot Thornton discusses the significance of Dr. Martin Luther KIng's contributions in the fight for civil and social rights in addition to their presence in the platform of sports.

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 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...

January 3, 2016

Top 10: Best Player Signature Celebrations in NBA History

By Elliot Thornton

From Michael Jordan to Steve Novak and more, staff writer Elliot Thornton ranks his Top 10 Player Signature Celebrations in NBA history.

December 15, 2015

Sparks Lit Before New Year’s: College Football Playoff Preview

By Elliot Thornton

The stage is set for the 2015 College Football Playoff: No. 1 Clemson is set to face No. 4 Oklahoma while No. 2 Alabama will take on No. 3 Michigan State. Staff writer Elliot Thornton breaks down the upcoming New Year's ...

November 19, 2015

“Flip”: Minnesota’s Hometown Hero

By Elliot Thornton

The young Timberwolves have a lot to play for this season with the passing of Flip Saunders.

November 12, 2015

Kobe Bryant: The Lakeshow Sensei

By Elliot Thornton

Without a doubt Kobe Bryant will go down in NBA history as one of the greatest to ever play the game. As fulfilling it is to see the Black Mamba back on the court after an injury riddled span of three seasons, father tim...

November 9, 2015

Burkenroad Hat Trick Sinks Gauchos in First Round of Big West Tournament

By Elliot Thornton

Despite taking a 2-1 lead into halftime, UCSB faltered as it couldn't find a way to keep Fullerton off the board in the second half.

November 5, 2015

Gauchos Head into Postseason with No. 2 Seed

By Elliot Thornton

For the first time since 2009, the UCSB women's soccer team will compete in the Big West Tournament. In order for the Gauchos to bring the conference cup to UCSB, they must surpass Cal State Fullerton first.

November 1, 2015

UCSB Sneaks Past CSFU With 1-0 Victory, Come Up Short in Overtime at CSUN

By Elliot Thornton

After a critical 1-0 win over Cal State Fullerton on Thursday, it was an admirable comeback attempt by UCSB's women's soccer team in its 4-3 loss to Cal State Northridge.

October 29, 2015

Gauchos Continue to Flourish by Trusting Guidance of Fearless Newcomers

By Elliot Thornton

It's been nearly six years since the UCSB women's soccer team made it into the Big West Tournament title match or the NCAA Tournament. But things seem different this time around with the Gauchos' youthful foundation of p...

October 29, 2015

Women’s Soccer Closes Season Looking to Secure First Place

By Elliot Thornton

Already having clinched a spot in the Big West Tournament, the UCSB women's soccer team plays its final regular season games hoping to overtake the No. 1 seed.

October 26, 2015

UCSB Pushes Win Streak to Four With Wins over UCR and UCI

By Elliot Thornton

The Gauchos remain tied for first place after a pair of big wins this past weekend.

October 20, 2015

UCSB Preparing For Competitive Finish to the Season

By Elliot Thornton

With just four conference matches left on the season, the UCSB women's soccer team prepares for the final stretch of its season before the start of the Big West Tournament on Nov. 5th. The Gauchos currently rank third in...