Sports

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...

January 28, 2016

No. 11 UCSB Spoils No. 12 CSUN’s Undefeated Streak, Play LBSU Tomorrow

By Ryan Burns

The No. 11 UCSB men's volleyball team managed to extend its winning streak to three games with its first sweep of a ranked opponent in a 3-0 win versus No. 12 Cal State Northridge in its MPSF home opener on Thursday nig...

January 28, 2016

Gauchos Travel to UC Davis for Rematch With Aggies this Satuday

By Sean White

A 92-81 loss at UC Riverside ended the UCSB women's basketball team's winning stretch of three consecutive games. But with second place in the Big West standings up for grabs, the Gauchos look to repeat last Thursday's 6...

January 28, 2016

No. 11 UCSB Prepares for First Road Test of the Season, Will Participate in the Michigan Invitational

By Sinead Leon

After hosting its annual Winter Invitational to begin the season, the UCSB women's water polo team will take its first road trip of the season to the Midwest to participate in the University of Michigan Invitational. UCS...

January 28, 2016

UCSB Swim Concludes Dual Meet Season in Blue-Green Showdown

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

The Gauchos will finish their dual meet season against the team they began it against, hosting Cal Poly this weekend.

January 27, 2016

Fantasy Sports Island: NBA Week 14

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

The Island is back once again with the moves you need to make to stay on top of your NBA Fantasy League.

January 26, 2016

Helping Tackle the Flint Water Crisis: Detroit Lions’ Defensive End Ziggy Ansah

By Elliot Thornton

The water crisis of Flint, Michigan has negatively altered the lifestyle of nearly all of its citizens as lead continues to contaminate water sources. Offering a helping hand is Detroit Lions' defensive end Ziggy Ansah a...

January 25, 2016

No. 13 Gauchos Close Out Winter Invitational at 3-2, Losses to No. 2 UCLA and No. 4 Cal

By Sinead Leon

Despite falling to No. 2 UCLA and No. 4 Cal, the UCSB women's water polo team finished its Winter Invitational with a 3-2 record.

January 25, 2016

UCSB’s Three-Game Streak Ends in 92-81 Loss at UCR, 4-2 in Big West Standings

By Sean White

With first-place in the Big West standings on the line, the UCSB women's basketball team was unable to extend its three-game winning streak after a 92-81 loss to UC Riverside on Saturday.

January 25, 2016

No. 48 UCSB Unable to Achieve Upset Over No. 6 Georgia, But Defeat No. 37 Louisville to End Weekend

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

Despite enduring its third-straight loss on Saturday to No. 6 Georgia, the UCSB men's tennis team managed to bounce back with a 4-2 victory over No. 37 Lousville on Sunday and are just one win below the .500 mark at 2-3 ...