Sports

February 11, 2016

Jake and Joe: Dynamic Decade-Long Duo

By Ryan Burns

Jonah Seif and Jacob Delson, two of the Gauchos' top players, have a bond that goes beyond both their time at UCSB and the game of volleyball itself.

February 11, 2016

UCSB Set to Open Season at Arizona Hillenbrand Invitational

By Antonia Bird

The UCSB women's softball team looks to start the season off on a high note at the Arizona Hillenbrand Invitational.

February 11, 2016

Gauchos Look to Bounce Back After Slow Start to Season

By Xavier Cardenas

UCSB women's tennis team will hope to get its first win of the season at home this week.

February 11, 2016

UCSB Prepared for Triton Inviational After Weekend Off

By Sinead Leon

The Gauchos will hope to continue their hot streak as they have won five of its last six matches.

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 9, 2016

Gauchos Can’t Stop BYU, Extend Losing Streak to Three

By Ryan Burns

Playing back-to-back games against No. 3 BYU, the Gauchos couldn't find an answer.

February 8, 2016

No. 48 UCSB Able to Capture 4-2 Victory Over No. 43 Pepperdine on Sunday

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

Still on its road journey, the No. 48 UCSB men's tennis team was able to earn its second consecutive win with a 4-2 win against No. 43 Pepperdine on Sunday.

February 8, 2016

Gauchos’ Resurgent Second Half Performance Earns 81-68 Win vs. CSUF

By Elliot Thornton

A total of 54 points scored in the second half helped the UCSB men's basketball team to overcome a seven-point deficit coming out of halftime. Forty-five points from the Gauchos' backcourt duo of Gabe Vincent and Michae...

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 7, 2016

Nexus Top 10: Super Bowls

By Jorge Mercado

Staff writer Jorge Mercado lists the top 10 Super Bowls of all time.

February 5, 2016

Road Journey Continues for No. 48 Gauchos, Play No. 44 Pepperdine Sunday

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

After a 2-3 start to finish the first month of its season, the UCSB men's tennis team heads to Malibu, CA to face No. 44 Pepperdine.

February 5, 2016

UCSB Unable to Maintain Tempo in Second Half, Lose 76-64 to Hawaii

By Elliot Thornton

The UCSB men's basketball team was unable to capitalize on its momentum of handing UCI its first Big West loss of the season. The Gauchos were defeated 76-64 by the University of Hawaii Thursday night.

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 4, 2016

Super Bowl 50 Key Matchups: Defense Wins Championships

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles, Jorge Mercado, Elliot Thornton, Ryan Burns

Just three days away from the kickoff of Super Bowl 50 between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers, the Daily Nexus Sports Staff broke down the primary matchups and advantages heading into Sunday's game.

February 3, 2016

UCSB Set to Face Another Big West Heavyweight in Hawaii at Home this Thursday, Host CSUF Saturday

By Elliot Thornton

After handing UCI its first conference loss of the season,the UCSB men's basketball team is on the search for yet another upset victory as it prepares to face Hawaii this Thursday. The Rainbow Warrior enter the Thunderdo...