Basketball

February 10, 2018

Gauchos Topple UC Davis 90-81 to Take Drivers Seat in Big West

By Omar Hernandez

The UCSB men’s basketball team finally claimed sole possession of first place in the Big West on Thursday night with a 90-81 win over UC Davis.

February 10, 2018

Gauchos Come Up Short on the Road; Fall to UC Riverside

By Calvin Thrift

In Thursday night’s tightly-contested game against UC Riverside, the UCSB women's basketball team was outlasted by the Highlanders, in the end, losing 84-76.

February 8, 2018

Gauchos Aim to Keep Momentum Ahead of 2-Game Road Trip

By Calvin Thrift

In the midst of conference play, the UCSB women’s basketball team will be on the road for its next two games in which it will face off against UC Riverside and Cal State Fullerton.

February 8, 2018

Nexus and Answer: The Sweet Life of ‘E-Chill’ … Overseas

By Sean White

Sports Co-Editor Sean White was able to catch up with one of the best to ever do it on a UCSB basketball court, former point guard Eric Childress and see how the professional life is treating him.

February 8, 2018

Battle of the Big West Alpha Dogs: Gauchos Travel to UC Davis

By Spencer Ault

The battle for first place is officially on and UCSB will hope to take complete control of the Big West following its visit to UC Davis.

February 5, 2018

UCSB’s Historic Home Streak Lives On with Win Over CSUN

By Spencer Ault

UCSB keeps its best start in program history alive with a victory over the visiting CSUN Matadors.

February 4, 2018

Edelman’s Career Night Gets Gauchos Back on Track With Win Over Hawaii

By Calvin Thrift

The Gauchos get rid of their two-game skid with a win over the Rianbow Wahine.

February 1, 2018

Gauchos Encounter Trouble Scoring Against CSUN

By Kendra Jackson

The Gauchos were unable to prevent the Matadors multiple scoring stretches.

February 1, 2018

Protect the Dome: Gauchos Host Hawaii Aiming to Seize Control of Big West

By Omar Hernandez

Tied for first place in the Big West, the UCSB men's basketball team puts its 9-0 home record to the test in a match against third-place Hawaii on Thursday.

January 31, 2018

Gauchos Host CSUN in Heavyweight Conf. Bout

By Kendra Jackson

Fresh off a close loss to UC Davis, the UCSB women's basketball team is geared to go up against Cal State Northridge in a home match taking place on Wednesday, January 31.

January 29, 2018

Gauchos Struggle to Knock Off Unbeaten UC Davis on the Road

By Kendra Jackson

Facing UC Davis for the second time in just over a week, the Gauchos dropped their second and final match against the Aggies much like the first.

January 25, 2018

Full-Court Vision: UCSB’s Men’s Basketball Rallies to Beat UC Irvine

By Andy Lau

Watch as the Gauchos topple the Anteaters with the help of a late 12-0 run at the highest-attended home game of the season yet.

January 25, 2018

UCSB Faces Big West Best UC Davis, Hopes to Split Season Series

By Calvin Thrift

After managing to get back on track with a win over LBSU, the UCSB women's basketball team prepares for its second attempt at an upset over conference juggernaut UC Davis.

January 25, 2018

UCSB Searches for Season Sweep of CSUF, Looks for 3rd-Straight Victory

By Omar Hernandez

After two successful wins last week at home, the Gauchos will head on the road this week hoping to knock off Fullerton for the second time in as many weeks.

January 21, 2018

Full-Court Vision: UC Davis Comes Back To Beat UCSB’s Women’s Basketball

By Johnny Mandaville, Jorge Mercado

Watch as the Gauchos fall to the Aggies in a showdown between the two top teams in the Big West Conference.

January 18, 2018

Under the Scope: 2017-18 Big West Women’s Basketball Preview

By Calvin Thrift, Andrew Hernandez, Richard Benites, Sean White, Jorge Mercado, Brandon Victor, Kendra Jackson, Spencer Ault, Andrew Bishop

With the Big West season underway, the Daily Nexus Sports staff breaks down all nine Big West teams seasons' thus far and their chances to run the table come March to secure a conference championship.