Sports

October 1, 2015

NFC Championship Bound: Packers & Cardinals

By Michael Jorgenson

Aaron Rodgers is the best quarterback… ever Yeah, I said it. Bring it on. Read me the NFL record book, aka Peyton Manning’s biography. Make it about jewelry, how the 31-year-old QB has just one ring and miles to go i...

October 1, 2015

Women’s Soccer Opens Big West

By Elliot Thornton

Following a controlled 1-0 victory against Pacific, the UCSB women’s soccer team tops off their first Big West match of the year with a one-game road trip to 3-6-1 University of Hawaii. While expectations are high for ...

October 1, 2015

Streaks at Stake in MPSF Opener

By Jack Mathews

  The No. 6 ranked UCSB men’s water polo will begin its conference play this weekend at home against No. 4 ranked University of California-Berkeley, as well as No. 5 ranked Pacific University. The Gauchos have bui...

October 1, 2015

Gauchos & Trojans Set to Clash in Season Opener

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

For the second consecutive season, the UCSB men's swim team will kickoff its 2015 schedule versus the USC Trojans. The Gauchos hope to avenge last year's 152-107 loss in their home opening meet.

October 1, 2015

Big West Opening Weekend: Time For Business

By Michael Jorgenson

Despite clinching No. 1 seeds and first-round byes in the Big West Tournament the past two seasons, the UCSB men’s soccer team was knocked out in its postseason opener at home on both occasions. For a team hungry to wi...

September 30, 2015

Gauchos Remain Motivated Heading into Conference Home Opener

By Sean White

After a difficult conference opening match against No. 10 Hawai'i, UCSB women's volleyball knows the pressure is slowing rising and wins versus Cal State Northridge and No. 24 Long Beach State this weekend could be pivot...

September 28, 2015

Men’s Soccer Splits Pair of Home Games to End Non-Conference Play

By Michael Jorgenson

Two days after a frustrating 2-0 loss to No. 9 Akron, the Gauchos enjoy their second four-goal outing in a week with a 4-0 win over USD.

September 28, 2015

Women’s Soccer Gradually Heating Up, Prepare for Conference Opener at Hawai’i

By Elliot Thornton

Santa Barbara managed to prevail for the 1-0 victory over Pacific. The Gauchos' stout defense allowed just one shot attempt by the Tigers. Preparing for its Big West opener at Hawai'i this Thursday (10/1), UCSB women's s...

September 28, 2015

Gauchos’ Inconsistencies Too Costly in Conference Opener

By Sean White

UCSB women's volleyball opened its conference schedule with a road contest against No. 11 Hawai'i. The Rainbow Wahines' sensational offense clicked on all cyinders as they recorded a .380 hitting clip for the evening. Th...

September 24, 2015

UCSB Picks Up First Ever Win at UCLA, Faces No. 9 Akron and San Diego at Home

By Michael Jorgenson

UCSB pulled off a historic win over UCLA on Monday and now shifts its focus to a two-game home stand this weekend to close out non-conference play.

September 24, 2015

Fantasy Sports Island: NFL Week 3

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

As we all rejoice the return of football, NFL Sundays are a lot more entertaining and interactive with the existence of fantasy football. It has taken the definition of being a football fanatic to another platform as it ...

September 24, 2015

Women’s Volleyball on Hunt for Upset in Conference Opener

By Sean White

UCSB hopes to repeat its 2013 upset of the University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine this Friday in its conference opening match.

September 24, 2015

Gauchos Bounce Back After Loss to Dayton

By Elliot Thornton

After Dayton defeated UCSB 2-1 this past Sunday, ending a five-game winning streak, the Gauchos bounced back with their third shutout of the season, winning 3-0 on the road at CSU Bakersfield.

September 22, 2015

NFL Round Up: Week 2 Review

By Sean White

Sports Editor Sean White contributes his thoughts on Week 2 of the 2015 NFL season to the Nexus Sports Online Focus.

September 21, 2015

Gauchos’ Winless Troubles Continue in Non-Conference Finale

By Sean White

UCSB's losing streak extends to six-games after losses against Loyola Marymount and San Diego. Santa Barbara looks to end its chain of losses when it travels to play No. 11 Hawai'i this Friday, Sept. 25th.

September 21, 2015

UCSB Handles College of Charleston at Home, Travels to UCLA Tonight

By Michael Jorgenson

The Gauchos took down College of Charleston 3-1 in their quick return to Harder Stadium, but they will now face a much tougher test on the road against UCLA tonight