Elliot Thornton

October 15, 2015

Grizzlies Travel Cross-Country to Train at UCSB

By Elliot Thornton

The Memphis Grizzlies hosted their 2015 training camp at UCSB in Robertson Gym, continuing its tour of California after holding the previous year's training camp in San Diego.

October 15, 2015

UCSB Shifts Focus to Annual Blue-Green Clash

By Elliot Thornton

The Gauchos’ last victory over the Mustangs came in a 2-1 home win back in 2011. Despite being shutout in its last game against LBSU, UCSB has been on a roll since the start of September, winning eight of its last ten ...

October 12, 2015

LBSU Ends Gauchos’ Three-Game Win Streak

By Elliot Thornton

UCSB gets shutout for the first time in 11 games as it falls to the 49ers.

October 8, 2015

Two of Big West’s Best Face Off at Harder Stadium

By Elliot Thornton

UCSB women's soccer has won eight of its last nine matches. The Gauchos hope to earn their second-straight conference victory against a stingy, defensive minded Long Beach State team that is looking to earn its second Bi...

October 5, 2015

Second Half Surge Powers UCSB in Big West Opener

By Elliot Thornton

Amanda Ball scores in her return to the field to help spark the Gauchos to victory.

October 1, 2015

Women’s Soccer Opens Big West

By Elliot Thornton

Following a controlled 1-0 victory against Pacific, the UCSB women’s soccer team tops off their first Big West match of the year with a one-game road trip to 3-6-1 University of Hawaii. While expectations are high for ...

September 28, 2015

Women’s Soccer Gradually Heating Up, Prepare for Conference Opener at Hawai’i

By Elliot Thornton

Santa Barbara managed to prevail for the 1-0 victory over Pacific. The Gauchos' stout defense allowed just one shot attempt by the Tigers. Preparing for its Big West opener at Hawai'i this Thursday (10/1), UCSB women's s...

September 24, 2015

Gauchos Bounce Back After Loss to Dayton

By Elliot Thornton

After Dayton defeated UCSB 2-1 this past Sunday, ending a five-game winning streak, the Gauchos bounced back with their third shutout of the season, winning 3-0 on the road at CSU Bakersfield.

September 17, 2015

UCSB Hot Out of the Gates

By Elliot Thornton

Although the Gauchos lost their first two games of the season, their offense has caught fire in the month of September. Santa Barbara has outscored opponents 12-3 during its current four-game winning streak.

September 8, 2015

UCSB Women’s Soccer Heats Up During Return To Harder

By Elliot Thornton

Gauchos' end winless streak with back-to-back victories in Harder Stadium

September 3, 2015

UCSB Looks to Break Into Win Column Against Texas, Sac. St.

By Elliot Thornton

The Gauchos end their three-game home stand with games on Friday and Sunday at Harder Stadium

August 30, 2015

Double-Overtime Showdown Concludes With Tie

By Elliot Thornton

UCSB and San Jose State battle it out in extra minutes

August 27, 2015

UCSB Determined To End Winning Drought

By Elliot Thornton

Gauchos and Spartans' set for Friday showdown at Harder Stadium

August 10, 2015

Special Olympics: Not All Superheroes Wear Capes

By Elliot Thornton

What makes someone a hero? Staff writer Elliot Thornton explains how the Special Olympics inspires thousands every year while changing what it means to be a hero

July 30, 2015