Sean White

February 22, 2016

Late Game Lay-Up Drowns UCSB in 58-55 Loss to LBSU Saturday

By Sean White

A costly turnover in the last minute of Saturday's game versus Long Beach State resulted in the UCSB women's basketball team being defeated by the 49ers 58-55. The Gauchos had 23 turnovers, despite shooting 45. 2 percent...

February 18, 2016

UCSB Overcomes Sluggish First Quarter, Emerges for 70-58 Win Over CSUN

By Sean White

A 24-6 run in the second quarter of Thursday's game versus Cal State Northridge helped guide the UCSB women's basketball team to its 70-58 victory over the Matadors Thursday night.

February 18, 2016

As Big West Tourney Nears, UCSB Looking for Wins Against CSUN and LBSU

By Sean White

Beginning the UCSB women's basketball team's three-game home stretch is its matchups versus Cal State Northridge tonight and Long Beach on Saturday.

February 11, 2016

Gauchos Hope to Bounce Back at UCI & LBSU

By Sean White

UCSB women's basketball team is looking to pick up a pair of Big West wins after losing three of its last four conference games.

February 8, 2016

UCSB Defeated by Game-Winning Three-Pointer in 63-62 Loss to Hawaii

By Sean White

After defeating CSUF on Wednesday, the UCSB women's basketball team nearly upset the University of Hawaii but were defeated 63-62 by a game-winning three-point basket in the remaining 24 seconds of Saturday's contest.

February 4, 2016

Gauchos Pummel CSUF in 79-49 Victory

By Sean White

The UCSB women's basketball team ended its two-game losing streak with a 79-49 rout of Cal State Fullerton Wednesday night.

February 4, 2016

Battle of the QB’s: Omaha Meets “The Dab”

By Michael Jorgenson, Sean White

Sports Editor Michael Jorgenson and Assistant Sports Editor Sean White choose sides for Sunday's Super Bowl 50 matchup. With Michael predicting a Broncos' victory and Sean with a win for the Panthers, each explains the r...

February 2, 2016

UCSB Seeking to Restore Offensive Edge, Host CSUF Wednesday

By Sean White

After dropping its last two games while on the road, the UCSB women's basketball team looks to get back on track in its return to the Thunderdome where it will host Cal State Fullerton this Wednesday.

February 1, 2016

Gauchos’ Cold Shooting Start Allows UCD to Prevail for 80-51 Rout

By Sean White

A 3-12 shooting performance in the first quarter by the UCSB women's basketball team resulted in the Gauchos falling behind 22-8 and eventually ended in a 80-51 victory for UC Davis as the Aggies shot over 50 percent fro...

January 28, 2016

Gauchos Travel to UC Davis for Rematch With Aggies this Satuday

By Sean White

A 92-81 loss at UC Riverside ended the UCSB women's basketball team's winning stretch of three consecutive games. But with second place in the Big West standings up for grabs, the Gauchos look to repeat last Thursday's 6...

January 25, 2016

UCSB’s Three-Game Streak Ends in 92-81 Loss at UCR, 4-2 in Big West Standings

By Sean White

With first-place in the Big West standings on the line, the UCSB women's basketball team was unable to extend its three-game winning streak after a 92-81 loss to UC Riverside on Saturday.

January 22, 2016

UCSB with 66-59 Upset Victory over UC Davis Thursday Night, Rematch at UCR on Saturday

By Sean White

Sophomore guard Makala Roper fell one point shy of her career-high in points, scoring 26 points in the UCSB women's basketball team's upset of UC Davis on Thursday. The Gauchos ended the Aggies' undefeated 3-0 conference...

January 21, 2016

Gauchos Eyeing Upset vs. UC Davis Tonight, Face UCR Saturday

By Sean White

The UCSB women's basketball team hopes to continue its current two-game winning streak as it looks to end UC Davis' undefeated conference record (3-0). The Gauchos will head to UC Riverside on Saturday.

January 19, 2016

Gauchos Pick up First Road Win of Season, 3-1 in BW with Wins over CSUN & CSUF

By Sean White

The UCSB women's basketball team is no longer winless on the road this season after wins at Cal State Northridge and Cal State Fullerton over the weekend. Santa Barbara's two wins increased its record to 6-12, 3-1 in Big...

January 14, 2016

2015-16 Big West Women’s Basketball Conference Preview

By Michael Jorgenson, Sean White, Daniel Moebus-Bowles, Ryan Burns, Elliot Thornton, Xavier Cardenas, Sinead Leon, Jorge Mercado, Antonia Bird

Big West basketball season is in full swing. Check out the Nexus' previews of each women's team in the conference and where they currently stand after one weekend of conference play.

January 14, 2016

Gauchos’ Prepare for First Road Trip of Conference Schedule, Face CSUF and CSUN

By Sean White

Now 4-12, 1-1 in Big West games after a blowout loss to UC Riverside last Saturday, the UCSB women's basketball looks to redeem itself on the road against Cal State Fullerton on Thursday and Cal State Northridge on Satur...