Sports

January 16, 2015

Men’s Tennis Opens Head-to-Head Play at TCU

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

The Gauchos return to action for their first game of the new year

January 16, 2015

Men’s Basketball Loses First Conference Game Versus CSUN

By Mark Salay

CSUN shot 56 percent from the field to defeat UCSB men's basketball last night, 74-63.

January 16, 2015

Gauchos Bring High Expectations to Hawaii

By Edward Moss

No. 3 UCSB looks to begin its journey to the top of the MPSF in its first conference matches

January 16, 2015

Men’s and Women’s Swimming Take on UNLV

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

Both swim teams will be facing the Rebels this weekend as the men travel out of state while the women prepare to host

January 15, 2015

Big West Men’s Basketball Preview 2014-15

By Mark Salay, Sarah Stigers, Sean White, Edward Moss, Jack Mathews, Ryan Martin, Daniel Moebus-Bowles, Martin Cobos

Daily Nexus sports staff breaks down this year's Big West men's basketball, a season that could end in UCSB winning the conference title.

January 15, 2015

Conference Play Continues for Winless Gauchos

By Michael Jorgenson

UCSB will look to end a run of 14 straight losses to start the season with games against CSUN and LBSU this weekend.

January 13, 2015

Fantasy Sports Island: Trades, Trades and More Trades

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

How Cleveland's trade for Mozgov impacts your team, and why Kobe playing less increases the Lakers' fantasy value. All this in this week's Fantasy Island.

January 13, 2015

Why Barry Bonds Should Never Be in the HOF

By Edward Moss

Staff writer Edward Moss gives his opinion on why no one connected to MLB's steroid era should enter the Hall of Fame, including all-time home run leader, Barry Bonds.

January 12, 2015

UCSB Wins Conference Opener in Comeback Fashion Against Cal Poly

By Mark Salay

Men's basketball used a 20-5 run in the final seven minutes to outlast Cal Poly in an ugly 50-45 win.

January 12, 2015

Gauchos Manhandle Competition, Sweep Asics Invitational

By Edward Moss

UCSB men's volleyball showed why it was picked to contend for a national title, dominating its four opponents over the weekend.

January 12, 2015

Women’s Basketball Falls to Cal Poly at Home

By Sean White

The Gauchos are still searching for their first win of the season after Saturday's conference lost to the Mustangs.

January 8, 2015

Battle-tested Gauchos Square Off Against Rival Cal Poly

By Mark Salay

Men's basketball is ready to kick-off the Big West season against Cal Poly with hopes of avenging last year's loss in the conference tournament.

January 8, 2015

UCSB Opens Season With National Title Aspirations

By Edward Moss

The No. 4 UCSB men's volleyball team rides high expectations into 2015 as it opens up against Saint Francis today.

January 8, 2015

NFL Divisional Round: Matchups and Predictions

By Michael Jorgenson

Sports editor Michael Jorgenson gives his predictions on what could be one of the most exciting Divisional Playoffs in recent memory.

January 8, 2015

Big West Play Begins in First Blue-Green Outing of 2015

By Michael Jorgenson

The Gauchos have a chance to put a miserable 0-13 start behind them as conference play begins against Cal Poly.

January 7, 2015

Five Tips From the NFL for a Better You in 2015

By Sarah Stigers

Sarah and the NFL show you what it's going to take to improve yourself in 2015.