Matt Heitner

February 7, 2001

Gaucho Basketball: Men and Women Sweep Over the Weekend

By Matt Heitner

It was a banner weekend for UCSB basketball as both the men's and women's teams went undefeated on their road swings.

February 7, 2001

The NHL Needs a Makeover

By Matt Heitner

Left bemused by this strange sport, I, in my infinite wisdom, propose a radical new plan that will save the NHL, both in America and around the world.

February 6, 2001

Gaucho Baseball Finds Learning Experience in First Season Game

By Matt Heitner

Despite winning only one of three games against San Jose State, the Gauchos were able to showcase their high-powered lineup and determine where they need to improve if they are to contend for the Big West championship.

February 5, 2001

Santa Barbara Attack 49s the 49ers, Thrashes Pacific

By Matt Heitner

By defeating Pacific and Long Beach State, the UCSB women's basketball team left no doubt that they are still the best in the Big West Conference, extending their conference winning streak to 49 games.

February 2, 2001

Women’s Basketball Ready to Rumble Versus Pacific, Long Beach

By Matt Heitner

The Gauchos will first travel to Stockton to play second-place Pacific (11-7, 4-1 in the Big West) and will then head to the Pyramid to face third-place Long Beach State (9-9, 4-1).

February 1, 2001

UCSB Baseball to Begin Season in Battle Versus San Jose State

By Matt Heitner

The UCSB baseball team kicks off the 2001 season this Friday, squaring off against College World Series participant San Jose State in a three-game series. With nine starters returning from last year's club, Santa Barbara...

February 1, 2001

Our Criminal Heroes: Some NFL Players May be Getting Away With…

By Matt Heitner

Former Green Bay Packers' tight end Mark Chmura is presently in jail, pending the outcome of his current case. He is accused of sexually assaulting the girl that babysat for his two children! I know that he is innocent u...

January 29, 2001

UCSB Women’s Basketball Extends Conference Winning Streak to 47 Games

By Matt Heitner

In a scenario that has become commonplace in the Big West, the Gauchos won two home games over the weekend.

January 29, 2001

Coleman Out for Rest of Women’s Basketball Season

By Matt Heitner

Coleman, a second team All-American her senior year at Chandler High in Arizona, was expected to join former high school teammates Jessica Combs and Lindsay Taylor.

January 24, 2001

Athlete of the Week: Mike Vukovich

By Matt Heitner

Thrust into the starting lineup after the devastating injury to Adama Ndiaye, Vukovich has produced his finest season in a Gaucho uniform.

January 22, 2001

UCSB Men’s Basketball Loses a Nailbiter to Idaho

By Matt Heitner

After dropping a tough one-point decision to Long Beach State on Thursday night, the UCSB men's basketball team once again came up one point short, losing 68-67 to Idaho.