Kristen Henneman

October 19, 2012

Rivalry Renewed: UCSB and Cal Poly

By Kristen Henneman

In tonight’s blue-green rivalry game against Cal Poly, pride won’t be the only thing on the line. With only three points separating the four teams in the North Division of the Big West, the No. 16 UCSB men’s soccer...

October 16, 2012

Gauchos Host Big West Leader Sac State

By Kristen Henneman

October 15, 2012

UCSB Drops Second Consecutive Match

By Kristen Henneman

The No. 8 UCSB men’s soccer team dropped its second consecutive game when the team lost 1-0 at Aggie Stadium against UC Davis. The Gauchos drop to 8-2-3 overall and 2-2-1 in the Big West while the Aggies improve to 6-4...

October 12, 2012

UCSB Travels North to Take on UC Davis

By Kristen Henneman

After suffering its first loss of the season last weekend to Cal State Northridge, the No. 8 UCSB men’s soccer team will look to rebound in a critical matchup Saturday against UC Davis. “We will look at [the Northrid...

October 8, 2012

UCSB Suffers First Loss of the Season

By Kristen Henneman

Despite an exciting 2-1 double overtime victory Friday night against UC Irvine, Cal State Northridge handed the No. 4 UCSB men’s soccer team its first loss of the season in a 1-0 decision at Harder Stadium. The Gauchos...

October 5, 2012

UCSB to Play First Big West Home Games

By Kristen Henneman

This weekend holds a couple of firsts for the No. 4 UCSB men’s soccer team. Not only will the Gauchos play their first games at home since the arrival of students for fall quarter, but they will also play their first c...

October 1, 2012

UCSB Opens Big West, Still Undefeated

By Kristen Henneman

The No. 3 UCSB men’s soccer team remained undefeated after opening up Big West play on the road with a 3-1 win over No. 24 UC Riverside on Friday and a 0-0 draw with Cal State Fullerton Sunday night. The Gauchos improv...

September 28, 2012

UCSB Begins Quest for Big West Title

By Kristen Henneman

While school just began for students at UCSB, the No. 3 UCSB men’s soccer team is already starting league. At 6-0-2, the Gauchos will look to remain undefeated as they head on a two-game road trip, facing No. 24 UC Riv...

September 27, 2012

Nexus Sports Editors’ Welcome Letters

By Paul-Michael Ochoa, Kristen Henneman

Welcome back for another year at UCSB, and for new Gauchos, prepare for some of the most fun and exciting years of your lives. My name is Paul-Michael Ochoa (my friends call me P MO), and I am one of two new sports edito...

August 22, 2012

UCSB Sets Sights on NCAA Championship

By Kristen Henneman

UCSB men’s soccer has set high expectations for its season in hopes of once again returning to the elite of college soccer. “It’s all about winning a national championship this year,” senior midfielder Machael Da...

May 24, 2012

Gauchos Add Eight Freshmen to Roster

By Kristen Henneman

As a young team with no seniors, five key freshmen on the UCSB men’s water polo team played large roles this past season. Next year, eight freshmen will join the squad, and they hope to create a large splash. “It’s...

May 24, 2012

UCSB Heads to NCAA Championships

By Kristen Henneman

While the season ended two weekends ago at the Big West Championships for most of the UCSB track and field team, several athletes head to Austin, Texas, to participate in the first round of the NCAA Championships beginni...

May 23, 2012

Big West Champs Fill the Gaps

By Kristen Henneman

After winning the Big West title this past season, UCSB women’s basketball will look to repeat this feat and claim a second crown with the help of three new recruits next season. “I think they’re great program kids...

May 16, 2012

The Seventh Wonder of the World

By Kristen Henneman

As a freshman at UCSB, Barbara Nwaba didn’t know what the heptathlon was. Now, it may be the event that takes her to the Olympics. “I’ve always had big dreams and [the heptathlon] is what I think will get me there,...

May 14, 2012

UCSB Men Take Big West Championship

By Kristen Henneman

It was a weekend of mixed emotions for the UCSB track and field teams as they competed in the Big West Conference Championships at UC Irvine. The men pulled out a Big West Championship for the first time in school histor...

May 11, 2012

UCSB Competes for Big West Championships

By Kristen Henneman

All season, UCSB Track and Field has been working toward the Big West Conference Championships. That event is finally here. “[This is] what we’ve been waiting for,” junior Barbara Nwaba said. “Everyone’s really...