Sports

Gauchos Remain Atop Big West, Win Back-to-Back Conf. Titles

The UCSB men's tennis team secured its second consecutive Big West title over the weekend with its 4-1 victory over UC Irvine. Santa Barbara's season will continue with the NCAA Tournament beginning T...
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NBA Playoffs Submerged in Injuries

Staff writer Elliot Thornton discusses the abundance of injuries that have appeared in the most recent years of the NBA Playoffs with regard to this season's postseason health woes.
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No. 9 UCSB Earns First Conf. Title and NCAA Bid in Program History

It was a historical weekend for the No. 9 UCSB women's water polo team as the Gauchos 11-5 win over No. 8 Hawaii on Sunday earned them their first Big West Conference title and NCAA Tournament bid in ...
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UCSB Claims First Big West Title In Twenty Years

After a twenty year hiatus and avenging its loss in the championship last year, the Gauchos win their seventh Big West tournament in school history.
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Gauchos Sweep Hawaii, Make History In The Process

UCSB displayed another dominating performance at home, sweeping Hawaii and setting a new record for most consecutive home wins.
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Gauchos Win Final Home Series

UCSB wins its final home series of the season and makes sure seniors get a great send-off.
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Gauchos Continue Dominance in Rival Showdown

Having not lost in a dual meet against Cal Poly since 2010, UCSB's track and field teams defeated the Mustangs for yet another consecutive year.
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No. 5 UCSB Men’s Volleyball Season Recap

Despite falling short in its five-set comeback attempt against No. 1 BYU, the No. 5 UCSB men's volleyball team excelled all season especially in the ending weeks of its schedule. Staff writer Ryan Bur...
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Rivers Performance Exemplifies Why We Love Sports

Austin Rivers performance last night reminded us sports fans that sports is more than just rings and top players; its about the heart these players display out on that court, field etc.
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UCSB Hosts Hawaii for a Chance at History

The Gauchos, coming off an emotional extra inning victory, will host Hawaii and look to avenge its previous series against a conference opponent in which it was swept.
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A Risky Plunge Rewarded

Committed to enhancing her performance in the pool, Lauren Martin’s intentional redshirt decision has resulted in a career year for the center thus far.
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Unanimous Decision: Boxing Reigns Supreme

In response to Nexus Sport colleague Sean White, Staff Writer Xavier Cardenas gives his input on the long-lasting tenure of boxing that never left and will continue to outpace the growing popularity o...
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UCSB Looking To Overcome Tough Losses and Win Big West Tournament

After a tough loss that knocked them out of contention of the No. 1 seed, the Gauchos are ready to bounce back and try to win the Big West Tournament which will be hosted at home at Campus Pool.
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Gauchos Prepared To Dust Mustangs

After most athletes were given last week off, the UCSB Track and Field Team is ready for its annual Blue-Green meet as it travels to Cal Poly.
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Gauchos Set To Defend Last Years’ Title At Big West Championship

After a perfect record in the Big West and capturing the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament, UCSB is ready to defend its championship title.
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