Sports

November 12, 2015

MPSF Seeding at Stake in Regular Season Finale

By Jorge Mercado

The MPSF Tournament takes place next Friday, Nov. 20th, and the UCSB men's water polo team has a chance to solidify its chances in its final game.

November 10, 2015

Big West Tournament Semis: Time to Shine

By Michael Jorgenson

The Gauchos haven't won a postseason game since 2011, but will have a great shot tomorrow at home against a UC Davis team they went 2-0 against in the regular season.

November 9, 2015

Promising Start for Henrickson & UCSB, Nearly Force OT in 70-67 Exhibition Loss vs CSUDH

By Sean White

Despite its 70-67 exhibition loss to Cal State Dominguez Hills on Sunday, the UCSB women's basketball team is headed in a progressive direction with new Head Coach Bonnie Henrickson guiding the team.

November 9, 2015

Strong Second Half Powers Gauchos to Win in Preseason Opener

By Michael Jorgenson

Senior guards John Green and Michael Bryson both hit the 20-point mark as they led UCSB to a season-opening exhibition victory.

November 9, 2015

Burkenroad Hat Trick Sinks Gauchos in First Round of Big West Tournament

By Elliot Thornton

Despite taking a 2-1 lead into halftime, UCSB faltered as it couldn't find a way to keep Fullerton off the board in the second half.

November 9, 2015

No. 6 UCSB Falls to No. 1 UCLA, Defeats No. 16 UCSD in OT

By Jorge Mercado

In their second to last weekend of the regular season, the Gauchos bounced back from a difficult matchup with the Bruins to pick up a win in a high scoring game with the Tritons.

November 9, 2015

Men’s and Women’s Swim Both Victorious Over UCSD at Home

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

Both UCSB swim teams were in action at home this past weekend, each picking up a win over the Tritons.

November 9, 2015

Inability to Close Sets Leaves Gauchos Frustrated with Losses to UCI & UC Davis

By Sean White

Unable to overcome its struggles in tight sets, the UCSB women's volleyball team encountered a 3-1 loss to UC Irvine on Saturday and was swept by UC Davis on Friday.

November 5, 2015

Men’s Basketball Set for First Tip Off in Post Big-Al Era

By Michael Jorgenson

The UCSB men's basketball team gears up for its first exhibition game this Sunday. With former center Alan "Big Al" Williams on to bigger and better things, can the Gauchos prove they are still a dominant force coming ou...

November 5, 2015

Fantasy Sports Island: NFL Week 9

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

Need a win or two in your fantasy league? Staff Writer Daniel Moebus-Bowles has the best advice for improving your fantasy squad heading into Week 9 of the NFL season.

November 5, 2015

The Bay’s Golden Boy

By Sean White

Having one of the most historical starts to a season in NBA history is the Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry. Through just four games, the reigning NBA MVP and NBA Champion is proving why he is one of the best to poss...

November 5, 2015

Gauchos Head into Postseason with No. 2 Seed

By Elliot Thornton

For the first time since 2009, the UCSB women's soccer team will compete in the Big West Tournament. In order for the Gauchos to bring the conference cup to UCSB, they must surpass Cal State Fullerton first.

November 5, 2015

Gauchos Driven by Desire to Upset Top Ranked Bruins, Travel to No. 16 UCSD After

By Jorge Mercado

Only three games remain for the UCSB men's water polo team until the beginning of the MPSF Tournament on Friday, Nov. 20th. Currently in sixth-place in the conference standings, pulling off an upset against No. 1 UCLA an...

November 5, 2015

Fresh Start for Bonnie and the Gauchos

By Sean White

It was a busy offseason for the UCSB women's basketball program. The Gauchos welcomed new Head Coach Bonnie Henrickson, her coaching staff, and a host of new players. After a 2-27, 2-14 Big West finish last season, UCSB'...

November 5, 2015

UCSB Swim with Momentum on Women’s Team, Men’s Squad Still Searching for First Victory

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

It has been an encouraging start for the UCSB women's swim team at 2-1, but the Gauchos' men's team remains winless after losses to USC and Cal Poly to open the season.

November 4, 2015

NFL Round Up Week 8: Four Undefeated Teams Making History

By Jorge Mercado

For the first time in NFL history, four teams have started 7-0. Staff writer Jorge Mercado discusses their strengths and weaknesses and their chances of making a Super Bowl run.