Ravi Bhatia

October 14, 2008

Long Beach Rolls On UCSB

By Ravi Bhatia

Once again, the UCSB women's volleyball team could not quite close on a match they could have won.

October 9, 2008

Santa Barbara Aims to Shoot Up Long Beach

By Ravi Bhatia

To Gaucho sophomore setter Dana Vargas, Saturday's match at the Walter Pyramid against Long Beach State is more than just a traditional Big West volleyball rivalry.

October 6, 2008

SB Splits in Home-Opening Weekend

By Ravi Bhatia

This weekend was a study in contrasts for the UCSB women's volleyball team (7-8 overall).

October 1, 2008

Transport Tax Returns to Ballot

By Ravi Bhatia

The fate of road improvement projects across the county is in the hands of registered voters this November, when a half-cent sales tax for transportation projects will be up for renewal.

September 29, 2008

Gauchos Get Hot in Big West Play

By Ravi Bhatia

Gaucho senior outside hitter Lauren McLaughlin reminded spectators this past weekend why she was selected to the Big West Women's Volleyball First Team last season.

September 25, 2008

SB Sweeps Texas St. to End Five-Game Skid

By Ravi Bhatia

More than one Gaucho made history this summer. Besides alumnus Jason Lezak's historical relay finish that contributed to one of Michael Phelps' eight gold medals for the United States in the Olympics, UCSB women's volley...

May 23, 2008

Gauchos, Alumni To Participate in Summer Olympic Trials

By Ravi Bhatia

UCSB alumnus Jason Lezak, 32, might not be the only Gaucho swimmer to ever experience the glory of Olympic gold.

May 12, 2008

SB One and Done in NCAA Tourney

By Ravi Bhatia

The #58 UCSB men's tennis team (15-10) barely lost the doubles point against #22 Stanford on Saturday afternoon at Pepperdine, a point that gave the Cardinal a 1-0 lead that allowed them to cruise to a 4-0 victory over t...

May 9, 2008

UCSB Looks for Upset in NCAAs

By Ravi Bhatia

Back in January, Big West Men's Tennis Coach of the Year Marty Davis laid out his goals for the team: to crack the top-40 and to head to the Sweet Sixteen. One of those goals might still be feasible.

April 28, 2008

Gauchos Cruise to Big West Tourney Three-Peat

By Ravi Bhatia

The #62 UCSB men's tennis team conquered the Big West for the third-consecutive season this weekend, beating division rival Cal Poly 4-1on Saturday and Pacific 4-0 in the finals on Sunday in the Big West Championships at...

April 25, 2008

Gauchos Look for Fourth Straight Title

By Ravi Bhatia

The #62 UCSB men's tennis team will face triple-digit heat and fierce Big West competition this weekend in its quest for a third consecutive Big West Tennis Championship and a bid to the NCAA tournament in May.

April 21, 2008

Gauchos Drop Two of Three on Road

By Ravi Bhatia

Heading into the Big West Tournament, UCSB will anxiously await this week's national rankings after a split of its weekend road trip.

April 18, 2008

SB Faces Two Ranked Foes During Weekend

By Ravi Bhatia

The #65 UCSB men's tennis team began its Midwest road trip earlier than planned on Thursday with a 6-1 victory in an unscheduled match against young Utah State (6-12 overall). The Gauchos (12-7) also regained one of thei...

April 10, 2008

SB Starts Road Trip Against Waves

By Ravi Bhatia

The #60 UCSB men's tennis team will drive to Malibu on Thursday for a 2 p.m. match against #13 Pepperdine, the second-highest ranked team the Gauchos face all season.

April 7, 2008

Gauchos Dominate League Matches

By Ravi Bhatia

The UCSB men's tennis team (11-6 overall) clinched the first seed in the Big West Conference after a 6-1 victory over UC Davis on Saturday and another 6-1 win over the former conference leader, Pacific, on Sunday.

April 4, 2008

UCSB Hopes to Keep At-Large Bid Alive

By Ravi Bhatia

The #56 UCSB men's tennis team looks to continue on their quest for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament in May, hosting #53 Fresno State on Friday and Big West opponents UC Davis and Pacific on Saturday and Sunday.