Sports

Big West Champs Bring in Talented Recruiting Class

It was an up-and-down 2013 season for the UCSB men’s tennis team. After losing three matches in a row to end the season and five out of their last six, the Gauchos found their form at the perfect ti...
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Swim and Dive Brings in Strong Crop of Recruits

UCSB swim and dive is wrapping up its recruiting efforts in preparation for the 2013-14 season. The class features eight women and eight men, with one additional woman waiting on her admission stateme...
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The Top Five Reasons to Watch the WNBA This Season

The WNBA turns 17 today with the tip-off to a new season. As a young league, and with many critical of the women’s game, the WNBA has had to prove itself time and time again. Nevertheless, the leagu...
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Pushing For The Postseason

Heading into the season’s end, every game for the UCSB baseball team is incredibly important. Coming off a loss on Tuesday night against No. 8 UCLA, the Gauchos likely need a sweep of UC Davis this ...
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Twelve Gauchos Head to Austin, Texas for NCAA West Regionals

Twelve athletes will travel to Austin, Texas to compete for the UCSB track and field teams in the NCAA West Regionals for a three-day meet beginning on May 23. “Regionals is a great opportunity to c...
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Softball Brings in Six New Recruits Next Season

One year after finishing just a win short of the Big West Conference title, the UCSB softball team took a step back this season as they ended with a .500 conference record and a fourth-place finish. â...
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UCSB To Begin Loco Rewards Program

Walking into Harder Stadium for the first men’s soccer game of the year in 2010, 15,896 fans packed the stadium and created a lasting first impression of UCSB athletics for any newly initiated Gauch...
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Gauchos Sign Three Standouts for 2013-14

After an injury-plagued season in which the UCSB men’s basketball team finished seventh in the Big West conference, the Gauchos welcome three new recruits to a young and promising roster. As the thi...
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UCSB Adds Three Freshmen to the Roster

With new Head Coach Nicole Latagne Welch at the helm, the UCSB women’s volleyball team is set to begin a new era. After the departure of just one senior, defensive specialist Erica Lau, there is not...
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UCSB Falls in Close Game to No. 8 UCLA

The UCSB baseball team’s prospects of making the postseason have seemingly disappeared with Tuesday night’s loss to No. 8 UCLA, 2-1. The Gauchos have been on a tear as of late, making a push to sl...
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UCSB Brings in 11 Recruits for Next Season

With the conclusion of the 2012-13 season, the UCSB women’s water polo team will graduate four seniors from its program. Defender Kacey Creek, attacker Shelby Haroldson, utility Rachel Nelson and Al...
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Confident Gauchos Face No. 11 UCLA

With just four games left on the regular season schedule, the UCSB baseball team is ready to make its final push for the playoffs. This afternoon the Gauchos will hit the road to take on No. 11 UCLA. ...
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UCSB Brings in Three Recruits For Next Year

With a majority of players returning from last year’s squad, the UCSB men’s volleyball team will have only three recruits coming in for next season. Although the incoming freshmen bring athleticis...
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Gauchos Win Fifth Consecutive Series

UCSB baseball continues its roll after winning its fifth series in a row against Big West opponents, defeating Pacific on Friday and Sunday this weekend, but missing the sweep as the Tigers out pitche...
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Here We Buy, Here We Stay

I have to say, I thought they were gone. When the deal from hedge fund manager Chris Hansen and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer arose in January to move the Sacramento Kings to Seattle, it seemed too incr...
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