Basketball

NBA Finals Preview: Curry’s Legacy and the Bench Matchup

Steph Curry has always been the most important player for the Warriors, and his impact since Kevin Durant has gone down has been immeasurable. Still, Curry will need plenty of help from his bench to o...
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NBA Finals Preview: Warriors Offense Vs. Raptors Defense

So what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? The Daily Nexus Sports Staff break down how the Golden State Warriors’ revamped offense and Toronto Raptors’ stifling defense s...
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The Greatest Shooter in the Game: An Ode to Steph Curry

Sports editor Omar Hernandez breaks down why Steph Curry belongs on the Mount Rushmore of NBA players.
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The Breanna Stewart Tragedy

I am personally responsible for Breanna Stewart tearing her Achilles over the weekend in the EuroLeague title game. No, I wasn’t guarding Stewart when the injury occurred. In fact, I wasn’t even i...
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Legends Never Die: A Reflection on the Retirement of Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki

I’m thankful to have grown up watching and admiring both not only as athletes, but also as people.
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Gauchos Drop to Fourth Seed in Big West After Falling to UC Irvine

With a rare loss to the UCI Anteaters, the UCSB men's volleyball team dropped in the Big West standings and now have to get set for a matchup with CSUN in the upcoming Big West Tournament this weekend...
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Gauchos Shut Down by Fullerton in Second Round

Although they put up a great fight, injuries and an inconsistent offense eventually doomed the Gauchos as they lost the Big West semifinals 64-58 to Cal State Fullerton.
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UCSB Set to Face Off Against Fullerton in Big West Semifinals

After a tough first round win the Gauchos are now onto the Big West Tournament semi-finals where they are set to play third-ranked Cal State Fullerton.
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UCSB Hangs on in First Round Thriller

The men's basketball team held off a late run by the CSUN Matadors to win 71-68, and now advance to the second round of the Big West Tournament.
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Gauchos Find Their Momentum, Set to Face CSUN in Big West Tourney Quarterfinals

The Gauchos will be entering the postseason in fine form considering last week’s results away from home.
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Gauchos Fall Short in Big West Tournament Opener

For the Gauchos, Tuesday’s loss marks the end of a volatile season filled with struggles, especially on the offensive end.
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UCSB Hopes to Defy Odds Heading Into Big West Tournament

The Gauchos fought hard to qualify for the Big West Tourney with a solid last month of regular season play, but they'll have to bring their A-game against UCI if they hope to make a deep run.
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Blue Moves to Two: Second-Seeded Gauchos Sweep Blue-Green Rivalry

The men's basketball team finished the regular season on a triumphant note with a huge win over Blue-Green rivals Cal Poly, pushing them to a second seed in the upcoming Big West tournament.
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Heidegger’s Dagger Downs CSUN

Star guard Max Heidegger kept the Gauchos' second place hopes alive with a game-winning three Thursday night against the CSUN Matadors.
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UCSB Aims To Upset Davis in Regular Season Finale

A good performance on Saturday would do wonders for the Gauchos’ confidence heading into the conference tournament.
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