Jorge Mercado

Jorge Mercado is the current Editor in Chief and was a Sports Editor before that since freshman year. He prefers to be called Merk as that was his nickname given to him by the gods. Sometimes, his evil twin Mork appears. Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose.

March 28, 2016

Gauchos Win Series Over Trojans But Winning Streak is Snapped

By Jorge Mercado

UCSB wins series over USC and improves to 18-4 overall, however, its winning streak was stopped after Saturday's win by USC.

March 24, 2016

UCSB Faces Off Against a Familiar Foe

By Jorge Mercado

The UCSB baseball team will look to keep its winning streak going as well as get some payback against USC, the team that knocked them out of the regionals last year, this weekend.

March 22, 2016

Gauchos Look to Continue Firing on All Cylinders

By Jorge Mercado

UCSB looks to win its seventh consecutive game against CSU Bakersfield today away from home.

March 21, 2016

Gauchos Sweep Huskies; Extend Winning Streak to SIx

By Jorge Mercado

The Gauchos improve to 15-3 on the season and extend their winning streak to six games after another great weekend in which they swept UConn at home.

March 11, 2016

Gauchos Look to Continue Home Dominance

By Jorge Mercado

UCSB looks to bounce back from its first series loss of the season when it faces off against the University of Hartford this weekend.

March 3, 2016

NBA: Where Chef Curry Happens

By Jorge Mercado

Stephen Curry is in the midst of possibly the greatest individual season in NBA history, and we should all appreciate the game’s newest trailblazer. Assistant Sports Editor Jorge Mercado analyzes the historic year the...

March 3, 2016

UCSB Carries Momentum to No. 9 Oregon

By Jorge Mercado

The Gauchos are looking to upset No. 9 Oregon at its home park. They have won four straight games heading into the three-game series with the Ducks.

March 2, 2016

Gauchos Upset No. 21 UCLA at Home

By Jorge Mercado

Gauchos overcome early deficit to upset No. 21 UCLA at home and pick up fourth straight victory.

March 1, 2016

UCSB Looks to Continue Winning Ways Against No. 21 UCLA

By Jorge Mercado

The Gauchos look to upset the No. 21 Bruins and continue its hot start to the season.

February 29, 2016

Gauchos Dominate at Tony Gwynn Classic

By Jorge Mercado

UCSB picks up three wins and some nice, shiny hardware after great performances at the Tony Gwynn Classic.

February 26, 2016

Gauchos Head Out to San Diego for Tournament

By Jorge Mercado

The Gauchos will hope to bounce back and have a solid tournament at the inaugural Tony Gwynn Classic.

February 24, 2016

Gauchos Suffer First Loss of Season After Brutal Eighth Inning

By Jorge Mercado

UCSB loses its first game of the season, 7-4, courtesy of a five-run eighth inning from St. Mary.

February 23, 2016

Gauchos Look to Stay Hot Against St. Mary’s

By Jorge Mercado

UCSB will look to start the season 5-0 with a win against St. Mary's today at home.

February 22, 2016

Gauchos Start the Season Perfect

By Jorge Mercado

UCSB beat USF four times this weekend to start season off with a perfect 4-0 record.

February 18, 2016

New Look Gauchos Open Season Against San Francisco

By Jorge Mercado

After a 40-17-1 finish last season, the Gauchos begin their 2016 campaign on Friday at home at Caeser Uyesaka Stadium versus the University of San Francisco.

February 18, 2016

Rumor Has It: NBA Trade Deadline

By Jorge Mercado

With the NBA trade deadline set for 3 p.m. EST, many teams will try to scramble up some last minute trades. Staff writer Jorge Mercado explains the most prestigious players on the trade block to possibly be sent packing ...