Sports

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...

January 11, 2016

Gauchos’ Winning Streak Comes to End in Conference Opener at Hawai’i

By Michael Jorgenson

The UCSB men's basketball team fell to Hawai'i 65-57 in its conference opening game this past Saturday, ending a four-game win streak.

January 11, 2016

McLaughlin Hits 100 Wins, Gauchos Go Undefeated at Asics Invitational

By Ryan Burns

The UCSB men's volleyball team goes 3-0 over the weekend to give Head Coach Rick McLaughlin his 100th win with the program.

January 11, 2016

Gauchos’ Three-Game Streak Ended in 83-53 Loss to UC Riverside

By Sean White

Despite ending the first quarter, tied 20-20, the UCSB women's basketball team was outscored 63-33 in the final three quarters of Saturday's contest versus UC Riverside.

January 8, 2016

Chiefs Headed for Underdog Cinderella Run?

By Jorge Mercado

The Kansas City have not won a playoff game in 22 seasons. Could this be the year?

January 8, 2016

78-67 Ending Seals Conference Opening Win for UCSB in Blue-Green Rivalry

By Sean White

Head Coach Bonnie Henrickson made her debut in the UCSB women's basketball team's conference opener versus Blue-Green rival Cal Poly on Thursday. A season-high from behind the three-point line and a 55.6 field goal perce...

January 7, 2016

2015-16 Big West Men’s Basketball Conference Preview

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

  Full of resolutions and new beginnings, the New Year can be considered a reset button for many. However, in the world of college basketball, the New Year signals the beginning of conference play and brings us clos...

January 7, 2016

UCSB to Host 51st Annual Asics Invitational, Slate of Non-Conference Opponents Awaits

By Ryan Burns

After a huge 3-1 road victory over reigning national champion Loyola (Illinois) last Sunday, the UCSB men's volleyball team looks to use it momentum in its home opener. The Gauchos are hosting the 51st annual Asics Invit...

January 7, 2016

Men’s and Women’s Swim Back in Action After Break, Host UNLV Saturday

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

It's been over a month since the UCSB men's and women's swim teams participated in a dual meet match, but both squads are ready to bring in the New Year with a match at home in Campus Pool versus UNLV this Saturday.

January 6, 2016

Blue-Green Rivalry to Start Big West Play for UCSB on Thursday, Continues with UCR on Saturday

By Sean White

The non-conference schedule is wrapped up and conference play has arrived! The UCSB women's basketball team, currently on a two-game winning streak, hopes to take advantage of its momentum in time for the beginning of it...