Mark Salay

June 4, 2015

2015 Nexus Sports Awards

By Michael Jorgenson, Sarah Stigers, Mark Salay, Sean White, Edward Moss, Daniel Moebus-Bowles

The Nexus sports staff gives its picks for this year's winners, acknowledging another memorable year for UCSB Athletics

June 4, 2015

Farewell to UCSB, Hello to the Future: Mark Salay

By Mark Salay

Sports editor Mark Salay gives his goodbyes to UCSB after four great years with Daily Nexus Sports

May 21, 2015

UCSB Replaces Decorated Seniors With Two Recruits

By Mark Salay

The Gauchos will move on from the "Big Al" era with two incoming freshmen for next fall

May 7, 2015

Michael Sam Tells All in UCSB Visit

By Mark Salay

Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted in the NFL, talked about his upbringing and coming out process Monday at Corwin Pavillion

March 5, 2015

UCSB’s Newest Phenom: Gabe Vincent

By Mark Salay

How men's basketball star Gabe Vincent almost never came to UCSB and why he will be needed for the Gauchos to win the Big West.

March 5, 2015

One Last Test: Beat Cal Poly

By Mark Salay

Big Al and Zalmico Harmon will play in their final game at the Thunderdome against rival Cal Poly.

March 4, 2015

Men’s Basketball Closes Out Road Schedule in Manoa

By Mark Salay

The Gauchos have managed just three wins on the road this year, so how will they fare in Hawaii?

March 2, 2015

Men’s Basketball Grinds Out Win at Home Versus Irvine

By Mark Salay

Late minute execution propelled the UCSB men's basketball team to a narrow 54-51 win against UC Irvine in front of over 4,500 in the Thunderdome.

February 26, 2015

UCSB Hosts Top Two Teams in Big West

By Mark Salay

Men's basketball prepares for its biggest week of the season starting with tonight's home game against UC Davis, followed by Saturday's game versus UC Irvine.

February 19, 2015

Big Al Returns in Rematch Versus UC Riverside

By Mark Salay

Men's basketball goes on the road with a three-game win streak on the line, and welcome the return of Big Al.

February 16, 2015

Men’s Basketball Defeats CSUN on the Road

By Mark Salay

Michael Bryson had a season-high 26 points in the Gauchos' win over Cal State Northridge Saturday.

February 13, 2015

Men’s Basketball Earns Home Win Against Long Beach State

By Mark Salay

UCSB used a complete defensive performance from start to finish to avenge an earlier season loss to the 49ers in Thursday's 70-55 home win.

February 12, 2015

Gauchos Likely Without Big Al in LBSU Rematch

By Mark Salay

Coming off a dramatic win over Hawaii, UCSB looks to get revenge against LBSU at home

February 9, 2015

John McCutcheon Officially Introduced As New AD

By Mark Salay

New UCSB athletic director John McCutcheon was introduced last Friday in a press conference where he touched on his new responsibilities.

February 9, 2015

Late Run Gives UCSB Thrilling Win Over Hawaii

By Mark Salay

In a nationally televised game, the UCSB men's basketball team came back from 13 points down to win in stunning fashion over Hawaii in front of a season-high 4,383 fans at the Thunderdome.

February 5, 2015