Paul-Michael Ochoa

February 4, 2011

Johnson Scores Career High in Road Win Over Pacific

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

Junior guard Emilie Johnson had a near perfect night on the road against Pacific last night, dropping 31 points on 11-12 field goals in a 69-62 win over the Tigers.

February 2, 2011

’Chos Set for Weekend Action on the Road v. Pacific, Davis

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

Coming off a commanding 71-48 victory over Northridge, the UCSB women’s basketball team continues its road trip north to take on Pacific tonight.

January 28, 2011

Gauchos Unable to Slow Cal Poly’s Perfection

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

The UCSB women’s basketball team came within inches of taking undefeated Cal Poly to overtime, but junior forward Kelsey Adrian’s three-pointer rattled in and out as time expired, securing a 54-51 victory for the Mus...

January 26, 2011

Gauchos Host Cal Poly in Rivalry Game

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

The Blue-Green rivalry is set to kick off on Thursday when the UCSB women’s basketball team hosts Cal Poly at the Thunderdome. Leading the all-time series 50-15, the Gauchos hope to continue their winning ways over the...

January 23, 2011

UCSB Destroys Titans in Record Victory

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

After a 33-point loss Saturday at UC Riverside, UCSB women’s basketball responded in a big way at home against Fullerton. The Gauchos used a balanced offensive attack and pressure defense on their way to a 69-32 victor...

January 21, 2011

‘Chos Face Fullerton at Home

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

Coming off a disappointing 81-48 loss at the hands of Riverside, UCSB women’s basketball is looking to rebound in a big way when they take on Cal State Fullerton on Saturday at the Thunderdome.

January 18, 2011

UCSB Stumbles on Road Against UCR

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

A slow start doomed the UCSB women’s basketball team on Saturday night in an 81-48 loss at UC Riverside. The Highlanders used a 21-point scoring streak to take a 27-2 lead while the Gauchos were never able to recover.

January 14, 2011

UCSB Upsets Irvine

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

On the road facing Big West-leading UC Irvine, the UCSB women’s basketball team stepped up big on Thursday with an important 69-58 victory over the Anteaters.

January 12, 2011

NFL Divisional Playoff Preview: Ravens v. Steelers

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers have no trouble opening up a can of whoop-ass. This is a classic smash mouth, all-out brawl between two of the toughest defenses in the league.

January 11, 2011

Transfer Finds Family in Gaucho Gold

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

For senior forward Mekia Valentine, the UCSB women’s basketball team has been more than just a team. It has been a family. And for the Gauchos, Valentine has been more than an average player; she has been a leader and ...

January 9, 2011

Bench Scores 23 in Big West Win Over Tigers

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

On a night when senior forward Mekia Valentine moved to second all-time in career blocks, the UCSB women’s basketball team defeated the University of Pacific 56-47 on Saturday at the Thunderdome.

January 8, 2011

UCSB Women Take Down Tigers

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

UCSB women’s basketball team defeated the University of Pacific 56-47 on Saturday at the Thunderdome.

January 7, 2011

Gauchos Falter in Second Half v. UC Davis

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

The UCSB women’s basketball team lost its conference home opener to UC Davis on Thursday night 63-55, dropping its record to 7-7 (1-1 in conference) for the season.

January 5, 2011

’Chos Play First Big West Home Game

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

It has been a tale of two seasons for the UCSB women’s basketball team. After a slow start to the year, the Gauchos have managed to win seven of their last nine games, setting up their first home conference game on Thu...

January 2, 2011

Gauchos Catch Fire Over Holiday Break

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

While most students relaxed this holiday season, UCSB women’s basketball was hard at work.

November 22, 2010

Gauchos Struggle in Pair of Weekend Losses

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

It was an emotionally draining weekend for the UCSB women’s basketball team as they lost to Portland State 69-66 in overtime on Thursday, followed by Saturday’s 64-63 loss to Idaho in double overtime.