Basketball

March 9, 2018

No. 2-Seeded UCSB Rolls Past No. 7 Cal Poly, Will Face UC Irvine in Big West Semifinals

By Omar Hernandez

Tying the school record of 23 wins in a season, the UCSB men’s basketball team pummeled the Cal Poly Mustangs 75-53 in the first game of the Big West tournament.

March 8, 2018

UCSB Eliminated From Big West Tournament Following Loss to CSUN in Second Round

By Kendra Jackson

The Matadors made a surge late in the game to topple UCSB 72-63 and eliminate the Gauchos from championship contention ending their 2017-18 season with a 12-17 overall mark.

March 8, 2018

Guess Who’s Back? Gauchos Return to Big West Postseason

By Spencer Ault

UCSB makes a return to postseason play as the No. 2 seed in the Big West Tournament. The Gauchos begin March Madness against No. 7 seeded Long Beach State.

March 7, 2018

Following First-Round Bye, UCSB WBB Is Set to Face CSUN in 1st Game Of Big West Tournament

By Calvin Thrift

The hunt for the title begins as the UCSB women's basketball team goes head-to-head against No. 7 seeded LBSU tonight in the second round of the Big West Conference Tournament.

March 4, 2018

Gauchos Blowout Cal Poly in Senior Night Finale

By Omar Hernandez

UCSB earned its 12th home victory of the season with a win over Blue-Green rival Cal Poly. The Gauchos are set as the No. 2 seed in the Big West Tournament.

March 3, 2018

For the Love of the Game: The Resurgence of Gabe Vincent

By Jorge Mercado, Andy Lau, Sean White

Last season, the UCSB men's basketball team was in the midst of its worst season in program history when they lost their star guard, Gabe Vincent. However, just like the Gauchos, Vincent has bounced back and is better th...

March 1, 2018

March Is Here! The Race for First Continues for UCSB

By Spencer Ault

A pair of wins along with some other things working in its favor could really benefit the UCSB men's basketball team as the Gauchos are in position to possibly snag the No. 1 seed in the Big West.

March 1, 2018

Gauchos Visit Hawaii To Close Out Conference Season

By Calvin Thrift

With a win against Hawaii, the Gauchos could lock up a top-four seed for the Big West Tournament and finish with a 13-15 overall mark.

February 25, 2018

Gauchos Defeat CSUN in Final Road Match of the Season

By Spencer Ault

UCSB finally reversed their bad fortune offensively and beat CSUN to stay within one game of UC Irvine for first place in the Big West.

February 24, 2018

UCSB Comes from Behind in Exciting Senior Day Victory

By Kendra Jackson

The Gauchos improved to 9-6 in Big West play following a victory over CSUN in their final home game of the regular season.

February 20, 2018

Gauchos Puts 3-Game Win Streak on the Line Against Blue-Green Rival Cal Poly

By Kendra Jackson

Following three straight conference wins, UCSB will hope to take out its bitter green rival Cal Poly and take control of third place in the Big West.

February 19, 2018

Gauchos Dismantle Irvine by 28 points for Third-Straight Win

By Calvin Thrift

UCSB's two-game home stand ended with the Gauchos crushing UC Irvine for their third consecutive win.

February 16, 2018

Gauchos Rout Titans in Home Showdown

By Kendra Jackson

A blowout of a victory by the UCSB women's basketball team over Cal State Fullerton earned the Gauchos their second-straight win.

February 15, 2018

Gaucho-Mania: MBB Carries 7-Game Streak Into LBSU

By Spencer Ault

Holding on to first place in the Big West is one of the main priorities for the UCSB men's basketball team. Currently on a seven-game win streak, the Gauchos will look to find a way to earn victories against LBSU and UC ...