Sports

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...

January 3, 2016

Top 10: Best Player Signature Celebrations in NBA History

By Elliot Thornton

From Michael Jordan to Steve Novak and more, staff writer Elliot Thornton ranks his Top 10 Player Signature Celebrations in NBA history.

December 29, 2015

Gauchos Earn Second Consecutive Win in Final Non-Conf. Game, 93-78 Over Morehead St.

By Sean White

A 93-78 victory over Morehead State on Sunday earned the UCSB women's basketball team its second-straight win to improve to 3-11 on the season, surpassing the Gauchos' total of two wins last season.

December 21, 2015

Gauchos End Eight Game Losing Skid with 89-41 Victory over La Verne

By Sean White

The UCSB women's basketball team's total of 89 points in its win over La Verne on Sunday was its most in five years. The Gauchos' victory in their return home ended their eight game losing slump.

December 17, 2015

Poor Rebounding Lands UCSB With Pair of Losses in Trip to Louisiana

By Sean White

Losses to Louisiana-Lafayette on Tuesday and LSU on Sunday extended the UCSB women's basketball team's slump to eight games. Inconsistencies rebounding the ball limited the Gauchos in their visit to Louisiana.

December 15, 2015

Sparks Lit Before New Year’s: College Football Playoff Preview

By Elliot Thornton

The stage is set for the 2015 College Football Playoff: No. 1 Clemson is set to face No. 4 Oklahoma while No. 2 Alabama will take on No. 3 Michigan State. Staff writer Elliot Thornton breaks down the upcoming New Year's ...

December 12, 2015

Nexus Top 10: Best Teams of the Super Bowl Era

By Jorge Mercado

The merger agreement between the NFL and AFL in 1966 prompted the nationally coveted game we all know as the Super Bowl. While this Top 10 list doesn't just include Super Bowl teams, staff writer Jorge Mercado ranks his ...

December 12, 2015

UCSB Takes a Trip to the Bayou State to Face LSU and La.-Lafayette

By Sean White

The UCSB women's basketball team hopes to end its six-game losing streak with a road trip to Louisiana to face LSU on Sunday and Louisiana-Lafayette next Tuesday.

December 10, 2015

The Wild, Wild NFC East

By Jorge Mercado

Staff writer Jorge Mercado predicts how the NFC East will end the 2015 season, ranking each team within the division and claiming who he thinks will end the year atop the standings for the NFC East crown.