Sports

November 15, 2015

Scoring Spree in Season Finale Helps Gauchos Clinch No. 6 Seed in MPSF Tournament

By Jorge Mercado

For the first time since 2013, the No. 6 UCSB men's water polo team finished with a winning overall record at 15-9 after Its 17-8 rout of Pepperdine on Sunday. With the victory, the Gauchos captured the sixth seed in the...

November 12, 2015

Late Goal Springs No. 17 UCSB to Big West Final

By Michael Jorgenson

After defeating UC Davis for the third time in 2015, the Gauchos will play in their first Big West Tournament Championship since 2011 this Saturday against Cal State Fullerton.

November 12, 2015

From Sacrifice to Paradise

By Jorge Mercado

Mitchell Hamilton was a key water polo player at the school of his dreams through his first two years of college, but had to make the move to UCSB to continue playing the game he loves.

November 12, 2015

Kobe Bryant: The Lakeshow Sensei

By Elliot Thornton

Without a doubt Kobe Bryant will go down in NBA history as one of the greatest to ever play the game. As fulfilling it is to see the Black Mamba back on the court after an injury riddled span of three seasons, father tim...

November 12, 2015

UCSB Visits Midwest for Season Opener, Bryson Suspended

By Michael Jorgenson

After a strong exhibition performance, in which senior guards Michael Bryson and John Green combined for 43 points in a 66-45 win over SFSU, the UCSB men's basketball team will be on the road at Nebraska-Omaha for its se...

November 12, 2015

Gauchos Make Season Debut on the Road at Washington State, Face Idaho on Sunday

By Sean White

Head Coach Bonnie Henrickson prepares for her first regular season game with the UCSB women's basketball team this Friday at Washington State. The Gauchos will continue their season opening weekend at Idaho on Sunday.

November 12, 2015

Gauchos Confident Heading into Rematches After Success Earlier in Season

By Sean White

Two weeks remain on the schedule for the UCSB women's volleyball team. At 6-17 overall and 2-10 in Big West play, the Gauchos hope to emulate their winning performances against Cal State Fullerton and UC Riverside earlie...

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...