Monique Moyal

April 6, 2006

Santa Barbara Slams Southern California

By Monique Moyal

Adding to yesterday's rainstorm, the #8 UCSB men's volleyball fans brought their signature thunder back into the Thunderdome last night, as Santa Barbara defeated #10 USC in four sets.

March 10, 2006

Santa Barbara Heads North

By Monique Moyal

The #7 UCSB men's volleyball team looks to take its two-game winning streak up north this weekend, when it travels to face Stanford tonight and Pacific tomorrow night.

March 8, 2006

Gauchos Snatch Sweep Over Lewis

By Monique Moyal

The #7 UCSB men's volleyball team stepped it down against a roster stacked with freshman last night, but still pulled off a sweep against non-conference opponent Lewis University. Santa Barbara (11-9 overall, 7-7 in the ...

March 6, 2006

Potent Offense Helps Topple Tritons

By Monique Moyal

This weekend, the #8 UCSB men's volleyball team swept UC San Diego in Rob Gym, as it hit a .500 clip on the night. The Gauchos (10-9 overall, 7-7 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation [MPSF]) defeated the Tritons (1-...

March 1, 2006

Gauchos Kick Off Two-Match Homestand

By Monique Moyal

The #8 UCSB men's volleyball team brings its three-match winning streak into Rob Gym tonight as it prepares to host #5 Long Beach. For the first time this season, the Gauchos' (9-8 overall, 6-6 in the Mountain Pacific Sp...

February 27, 2006

Santa Barbara Downs Lancers in Four Games

By Monique Moyal

After two fairly smooth sets, the #8 UCSB men's volleyball team battled out four games against internationally talented Cal Baptist University and came out on top to record its third consecutive win - its longest winning...

February 24, 2006

Santa Barbara Kicks Off Four Games at Home

By Monique Moyal

Tonight the #8 UCSB men's volleyball team opens up a four-game homestand with the first of two nonconference matches against #1 Division II opponent Cal Baptist (7-6 overall).

February 21, 2006

Generate Bling With Gold Digger’s Guide

By Monique Moyal

Let me first say that if it weren't for that Kanye West and Jamie Foxx song just being so damn catchy, I probably wouldn't have been inspired to write this piece. So without further ado, ladies, I give you ten foolproof ...

February 21, 2006

Santa Barbara Win Unwraps Trojans

By Monique Moyal

Over the three-day weekend, the #11 UCSB men's volleyball team recorded its second straight victory, defeating #12 USC and climbing back into .500-territory once again.

February 16, 2006

SB Triumphs in Thriller

By Monique Moyal

Last night, the #11 UCSB men's volleyball team pulled off the biggest upset of the season, washing over #2 Pepperdine in five full nerve-racking sets.

February 15, 2006

Waves To Make Stop at Rob Gym Tonight

By Monique Moyal

A powerful set of waves will crash at Rob Gym tonight when the #11 UCSB men's volleyball team hosts #2 Pepperdine at 7.

February 9, 2006

Bruin Block Party Halts UCSB

By Monique Moyal

The #10 UCSB men's volleyball team's current winning streak was brought to a halt last night, as #7 UCLA swept the Gauchos in Los Angeles. Santa Barbara (6-7 overall, 4-5 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) fell a...

February 8, 2006

UCSB Hits the Road to Face Fifth-ranked Bruins

By Monique Moyal

On a two game winning streak, the #10 UCSB men's volleyball team looks to seek vengeance tonight as it heads down south to face #7 UCLA. Last month, the Bruins (6-5 overall, 1-3 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation ...

February 6, 2006

Gauchos Out-slug UC Santa Cruz

By Monique Moyal

The #9 UCSB men’s volleyball team completed its second sweep in a row, making its way back to a .500 record again. Santa Barbara (6-6 overall, 4-4 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) dealt a 30-24, 30-26, 30...

February 3, 2006

SB Dominates Tritons in Sweep

By Monique Moyal

Although the #9 UCSB men's volleyball team played without junior opposite Evan Patak for the second night in a row, it was able to turn a complete 180 after its sweep at the hands of #3 Long Beach to complete its own swe...

February 2, 2006

Long Beach Sweeps SB in Battle of the Beach

By Monique Moyal

The #9 UCSB men's volleyball team could not hold on to its two game winning streak last night, as it fell in three quick sets to #3 Long Beach. Without the presence of one of their best hitters, the Gauchos (4-6 overall,...