Sports

September 22, 2020

With World Cup Qualifying on the Horizon, How Does the USMNT Stack Up?

By Brandon Victor

On paper, this American squad features more than enough talent to qualify for the 2022 world cup — and potentially even make a splash in the tournament

August 29, 2020

Cannon Hosts Official UCSB Baseball Podcast

By Annika Pearson

Cannon employs the “Gaucho 9” podcast to re-engage Gaucho fans, players and alumni

August 17, 2020

Big West Sports Update: Fall Sports Postponed Until at Least End of Calendar Year

By Brandon Victor

In the statement, the Big West Conference noted that a decision of whether these sports will be played in the spring will occur at a later date.

August 13, 2020

Marella To Swim Ten Miles for COVID Relief

By Brandon Victor

Rather than donate to a countrywide organization, Marella has opted to raise funds for Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara County.

July 22, 2020

From Europe to England: How Liverpool Finally Ended Their 30-Year Title Drought

By Nicholas DiPierro

So while the English Premier League records read 13-1 in titles, the truth is that Liverpool now find themselves just a single title away from tying United’s all-time record of 20.

June 28, 2020

After Years of Disaster, Rejuvenated Manchester United Shows Signs of Life

By Brandon Victor

Wednesday’s performance was a blueprint to future success for Manchester United.

June 16, 2020

UCSB Intramural Faces No Lag in Building Out Successful ESports Program

By Brandon Victor

Despite a pre-COVID reluctance, the Intramural team seems to have embraced ESports

June 3, 2020

Season Recap: Baseball Season Cut Short After 13-2 Start

By Nick DiPierro

The UC Santa Barbara baseball team took the league by storm in what was turning out to be quite the dominant defense of their 2019 Big West title.

May 20, 2020

Beration, Bullying, and Intimidation: “The Last Dance” Reveals Jordan’s Problematic Leadership Style

By Brandon Victor

Don’t praise Jordan’s self-aggrandizing, intimidation-based leadership, or excuse it as “the cost of winning.”

April 22, 2020

It’s (Maybe) Back: What To Watch for in the Bundesliga

By Brandon Victor

Here's what to watch for when the Bundesliga returns — which could happen as early as May.

April 6, 2020

Season Recap: Red-Hot Gauchos Tie for Second Place in Big West

By Brandon Victor

Before the season was cancelled, the Gauchos looked poised to make a postseason run this season.

March 12, 2020

BREAKING: Big West Basketball Tournament Cancelled, Spring Sports Indefinitely Suspended

By Brandon Victor

The move comes after all Power five conferences — the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, and SEC — cancelled their respective conference tournaments early Thursday morning.

March 9, 2020

In Photos | UCSB Men’s Basketball vs. Cal Poly

By Leonard Paulasa

The Gauchos played their last home game of the season against rivals Cal Poly on Saturday March 7th. The game will go down in Gaucho history, as the Gauchos overcame a thirteen point deficit to win with a last second sho...

March 9, 2020

UCSB Baseball Sweeps Oregon State, Pushes Win Streak to Eight

By Nick DiPierro

UCSB has swept their Pac-12 opponents 5-0 while their top-ten ERA rank could hardly have dropped after Sunday’s two-run showing.

March 6, 2020

Miller’s Game-Winner Propels Gauchos Into Second Place

By Brandon Victor

Despite only scoring 9 points on the night, Miller hit one of the biggest shots of her career on Wednesday.

March 5, 2020

Gauchos Eager To Keep Momentum Against Aggies, Bulldogs

By Annika Pearson

Determined to finally tally a victory onto their record, UCSB and Santa Clara will compete this Saturday at 10 a.m., and viewers can tune in live to stream the game online.