Sports

January 21, 2016

Gauchos to Host Nation’s Top Teams in Winter Invitational

By Sinead Leon

A total of 11 Top-25 teams will participate in the UCSB Winter Invitational, starting Friday.

January 21, 2016

MLK Day Prolongs the Legacy of Dr. King and is Central to the Memphis Grizzlies Franchise

By Elliot Thornton

Staff writer Elliot Thornton discusses the significance of Dr. Martin Luther KIng's contributions in the fight for civil and social rights in addition to their presence in the platform of sports.

January 20, 2016

UCSB Heads to Georgia for NCAA Indoor Championships

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

UCSB plays in the NCAA Indoor Championships starting today.

January 19, 2016

Vincent’s Game-Winner Salvages Road Win at Cal Poly, but Gauchos Falter in Consecutive Second Halves

By Michael Jorgenson

The UCSB men's basketball team picked up its first conference win on the road against Cal Poly, but sputtered down the stretch in a home game against UC Irvine on Saturday.

January 19, 2016

No. 54 UCSB Emerges for 4-3 Victory Over No. 63 Huskies, Falter in Losses to No. 12 Texas and No. 49 Oregon

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

After a series of offseason tournaments, invitationals and a full month of preparation in December, the UCSB men's tennis team opened its season on the road with matches against No. 63 Washington, No. 12 Texas, and No. 4...

January 19, 2016

No. 13 UCSB Handles UCSD, Outmatched by No. 4 Irvine

By Ryan Burns

The Gauchos rallied in the first set to take down UCSD, but couldn't match the talent of a strong Anteater side.

January 19, 2016

Women’s Tennis Begins With Test Against Powerful Trojan Squad

By Xavier Cardenas

After a run to the Big West Championship match in 2015, the Gauchos are looking to start the new campaign off strong against No. 2 USC.

January 19, 2016

Gauchos Pick up First Road Win of Season, 3-1 in BW with Wins over CSUN & CSUF

By Sean White

The UCSB women's basketball team is no longer winless on the road this season after wins at Cal State Northridge and Cal State Fullerton over the weekend. Santa Barbara's two wins increased its record to 6-12, 3-1 in Big...

January 14, 2016

Blue-Green Rivals Look for First Big West Wins

By Michael Jorgenson

The Gauchos went 3-0 against Cal Poly in 2015, but can they defeat the Mustangs in a hostile road environment with both teams looking for their first conference win?

January 14, 2016

2015-16 Big West Women’s Basketball Conference Preview

By Michael Jorgenson, Sean White, Daniel Moebus-Bowles, Ryan Burns, Elliot Thornton, Xavier Cardenas, Sinead Leon, Jorge Mercado, Antonia Bird

Big West basketball season is in full swing. Check out the Nexus' previews of each women's team in the conference and where they currently stand after one weekend of conference play.

January 14, 2016

Gauchos’ Prepare for First Road Trip of Conference Schedule, Face CSUF and CSUN

By Sean White

Now 4-12, 1-1 in Big West games after a blowout loss to UC Riverside last Saturday, the UCSB women's basketball looks to redeem itself on the road against Cal State Fullerton on Thursday and Cal State Northridge on Satur...

January 14, 2016

No. 4 UCSB Prepared for First Two MPSF Clashes

By Ryan Burns

MPSF play kicks off this weekend as the No. 8 UCSB men's volleyball team prepares to play UCSD and No. 4 UC Irvine.

January 14, 2016

Men’s Tennis Looking to Make a Statement in Road Trip

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

After a long preseason of preparation, the No. 54 UCSB Men’s tennis team will hit the road to compete in three away matches in the North West. On this trip the Gauchos will face both No. 62 Washington and No. 12...

January 13, 2016

Fantasy Sports Island: NBA Week 12

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

Staff writer Daniel Moebus-Bowles welcomes readers back to Fantasy Sports Island as we are now halfway through the fantasy season.

January 12, 2016

UCSB Cruises Past Rebels at Campus Pool

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

Having not competed in a meet since the Texas Invitational on Dec. 3-5, the UCSB women's and men's swim teams played outstanding in their returns to dual meet action with wins of 168-93 by the women and 153-109 by the me...