Sports

September 30, 2013

No. 6 Gauchos go 4-0, Sweep Opposition

By Josh Fiacco

The No. 6 UCSB men’s water polo team traveled south to play four games over the weekend, capturing four impressive victories in the process and improving the Gauchos’ record to 11-2 on the season.

September 30, 2013

UCSB Drops Decision to No. 19 Denver

By Mark Salay

All of the grit the UCSB women’s soccer team displayed during its first 10 games of the season was on display in its final non-conference game of the season versus the University of Denver. Up against the 19th ranked t...

September 30, 2013

UCSB Goes 1-1 at Home To Open Big West

By Michael Jorgenson

The UCSB women’s volleyball team went 1-1 this past weekend in what was both their first home and Big West games of the season. After a tough 3-2 loss Friday night against Long Beach State, the Gauchos bounced back to ...

September 30, 2013

Gauchos Split Pair of Weekend Matches

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

Playing its first two games at home since the beginning of classes, the UCSB men’s soccer team split a pair of matches over the weekend. The Gauchos dropped a 2-1 heartbreaker to Stanford in overtime on Friday before r...

September 29, 2013

Photo Breakdown: Men’s Soccer vs. Stanford

By Daily Nexus Photography

A collection of photos from last Friday's soccer game from Nexus photographer Peter Vandenbelt

September 27, 2013

UCSB Readies for SoCal Tournament

By Josh Fiacco

Men's water polo preview at Socal Tournament

September 27, 2013

Gauchos Look to Finish Non-Conference Play Strong

By Mark Salay

As the first Big West game of the season approaches next week, the UCSB women’s soccer team prepares for its final preseason match against the University of Denver on Sunday. Having allowed a total of only eight goals ...

September 26, 2013

Sports Editors’ Welcome: Paul-Michael Ochoa

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

Sports Editor Paul-Michael Ochoa shares what he loves most about UCSB (including our institutionalized hatred of Cal Poly).

September 26, 2013

Sports Editors’ Welcome: Kristen Henneman

By Kristen Henneman

Sports Editor Kristen Henneman's contagious enthusiasm and love for UCSB sports just might make you forget she's not a Laker fan.

September 26, 2013

Friday Night: It’s Going to Be Loco

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

Don't miss the Gauchos take on Stanford this Friday night in the first home game of the year.

September 26, 2013

UCSB Opens Big West Play vs. Long Beach

By Michael Jorgenson

With a new coach and a new system, there have been a lot of firsts for the UCSB women’s volleyball team this season. This weekend, the Gauchos will be looking for another first as they try to win their first Big West g...

August 28, 2013

Gauchos Ready for Season Under New Head Coach

By Michael Jorgenson

After a disappointing record last season, women's volleyball is starting off a new season with coach Nicole Lantagne Welch at the helm. This will be the first time in 38 seasons that the legendary Kathy Gregory will not ...

August 28, 2013

UCSB Ready to Reclaim Big West Crown

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

After missing the postseason for the first time in six seasons after injuries rattled the squad, the UCSB men’s soccer team looks to once again return to its place atop the Big West Conference this season. Picked to fi...

August 28, 2013

Veteran Squad Brings Back Firepower

By Roy Kim

After finishing as the No. 7 collegiate program in 2012, the UCSB men’s water polo team is again positioned for another successful fall campaign. The 2013 corps will feature an experienced squad that offsets the gradua...

August 28, 2013

Gauchos Look Strong on the Backline

By Mark Salay

A new season with a different attitude brings a new motto: Believe. That is the saying going around the UCSB women’s soccer team this year and that which the players have embraced as they prepare for the start of the s...

August 27, 2013

Recapping the NBA Offseason’s Biggest Storylines

By Michael Jorgenson

Every year, between the NBA finals in June and the beginning of the preseason in October, basketball fans are forced to suffer. SportsCenter essentially becomes an endless feed of Baseball Tonight episodes, and the dai...