Sports

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...

February 3, 2016

UCSB Ascends to No. 10 in National Rankings, Travel to No. 3 BYU for Back-to-Back Road Matches

By Ryan Burns

Despite a 3-2 loss to No. 2 LBSU last Friday, the No. 10 UCSB men's volleyball team is determined to learn from its narrow five-set loss with hopes of moving up in the MPSF standings if it can prevail while on the road a...

February 2, 2016

UCSB Seeking to Restore Offensive Edge, Host CSUF Wednesday

By Sean White

After dropping its last two games while on the road, the UCSB women's basketball team looks to get back on track in its return to the Thunderdome where it will host Cal State Fullerton this Wednesday.

February 2, 2016

No. 11 UCSB Goes 3-1 at Michigan Invitational

By Sinead Leon

Back-to-back overtime wins highlighted a successful weekend for the Gauchos as they dropped just one game at the Michigan Invitational.

February 2, 2016

Ending Moments of Manning’s Reign and Beginnings of Newton’s Peak Coincide in Super Bowl 50

By Jorge Mercado

Super Bowl 50 presents a Quarterback battle between future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning and probable 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton as the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos will face each other next Sunday, Feb. 7. at Levi's...

February 1, 2016

Gauchos Defeat Cal Poly in Coach Wilson’s Final Dual Meet

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

UCSB's Gregg Wilson coached his final dual meet this past weekend as both Gaucho squads defeated Cal Poly.

February 1, 2016

No. 11 UCSB Unable to Maintain Late Lead vs. No. 2 LBSU, Lose in Five-Set Battle

By Ryan Burns

Riding a three-game winning streak entering its match versus No. 2 Long Beach State this past Friday, the No. 11 UCSB men's volleyball team fell just short in a 3-2 loss against the 49ers as the Gauchos were unable to ma...

February 1, 2016

Gauchos’ Cold Shooting Start Allows UCD to Prevail for 80-51 Rout

By Sean White

A 3-12 shooting performance in the first quarter by the UCSB women's basketball team resulted in the Gauchos falling behind 22-8 and eventually ended in a 80-51 victory for UC Davis as the Aggies shot over 50 percent fro...

January 28, 2016

An Evening With Carli Lloyd: FIFA World Player of the Year

By Michael Jorgenson

It's been a magical year for Carli Lloyd, who traveled to the Arlington Theater in downtown Santa Barbara this week to give fans a glimpse into her life and teach them what it takes to compete at the highest level of wor...

January 28, 2016

Gauchos Look to Capitalize on Momentous Win, Face LBSU Tonight

By Michael Jorgenson

In the middle of the pack in the Big West standings at fourth place, the UCSB men's basketball team has an opportunity to even out its 2-3 conference record in its matchup against Long Beach State tonight. A win over the...