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.

January 26, 2017

Gauchos Seeking First Road Win of the Season at Hawaii

By Jorge Mercado

The struggling UCSB men's basketball team hopes to get back on the winning side of things as it travels to Hawaii to face the Rainbow Warriors on Saturday.

January 23, 2017

UCSB Remains Winless on the Road, Lose 65-55 at UCR

By Jorge Mercado

The Gauchos fell to 0-8 on the road over the weekend after losing at the Highlanders and also fall to 1-4 in the Big West.

January 12, 2017

2016-17 Big West Men’s Basketball Conference Preview

By Jorge Mercado, Elliot Thornton, Will Bodendorfer, Richard Benites, Tommy Pardini, DJ Rubalcava, Liam Bailey, Ryan Burns

Big West play is now officially upon us, and with that, the Daily Nexus Sports staff releases their annual Big West preview.

January 12, 2017

2016-17 Big West Women’s Basketball Conference Preview

By Sean White, Ryan Burns, Jorge Mercado, Andrew Hernandez, Elliot Thornton, Liam Bailey, Richard Benites, Spencer Ault, Quinn Moslander

Big West play is now officially upon us, and with that, the Daily Nexus Sports staff releases their annual Big West preview.

January 12, 2017

Gauchos Eyeing First Conference Win of the Season

By Jorge Mercado

UCSB takes on UCI at the Thunderdome tonight in hopes of picking up their first conference win of the season and its third win overall.

January 4, 2017

Gauchos Aiming to Improve Slow Start Against UC Davis in Conference Opener

By Jorge Mercado

Despite boasting a 2-10 record coming into this Big West opener, UCSB looks to start the new year off right with a fifth straight win against UC Davis.

December 30, 2016

UCSB Ends 2016 With 80-76 Home Loss Against Redhawks

By Jorge Mercado

UCSB was outscored 31-7 by Seattle University over the final 9:37 to fall to 2-10 on the season.

December 14, 2016

Reeling Gauchos Face-Off Against No. 2 UCLA

By Jorge Mercado

UCSB takes on No. 2 UCLA in search of a big upset win.

November 28, 2016

Gauchos’ Struggles Continue, Fall to 0-5 After 96-72 Loss at USC

By Jorge Mercado

Despite having four players in double figures, UCSB could not stop USC's red-hot shooting and fall to 0-5 on the season.

November 22, 2016

Gauchos In Search of First Win Against SMU

By Jorge Mercado

UCSB looks to avoid its worst start since 2000 when it takes on SMU.

November 17, 2016

A Refreshing Change of Scenery: UCSB’s Conference Turnaround

By Jorge Mercado

The Gauchos decision to change conferences this past year might have hurt some feelings and strained some relationships, but there is no doubt that there decision to move, was the right one.

November 17, 2016

Gauchos Poised for Success, On Road for Conf. Tourney

By Jorge Mercado

After a successful 18-6 overall record through the regular season, and a 5-0 conf. record, UCSB is ready for the GCC Tournament.

November 14, 2016

No. 4 UCSB Accomplishes First Perfect Conference Record Finish in 37 Years

By Jorge Mercado

After handing Pepperdine a 10-8 loss, the Gauchos celebrated the inaugural Golden Coast Conference regular season championship.

November 10, 2016

‘Chos Face Mavericks Season Home Opener on Sat.

By Jorge Mercado

For the second consecutive season, the UCSB men's basketball team will face the University of Nebraska-Omaha in its season opening game. Playing in their first home opener since the 2013-14 season, the Gauchos will be lo...

November 10, 2016

Gauchos Aim for Perfect Conference Finish on Senior Night

By Jorge Mercado

UCSB is ready to take on Pepperdine on Senior Night and go undefeated in conference for the first time since 1979, which is also the last time it won an NCAA championship.