Sports

February 21, 2011

’Chos Take Straight-Sets Revenge on BYU

By Kirk Reed

After a tough 3-1 loss to #2 BYU on Thursday, #4 UCSB regrouped to play its best volleyball of the season yesterday to beat the Cougars in straight sets (25-21, 25-23, 25-22).

February 21, 2011

AQB: An Entertaining All-Star Game?

By Sports Editor

This weekend, Blake Griffin did the impossible: He made the NBA's All-Star game actually relevant!

February 19, 2011

UCSB Sweeps #2 BYU

By Kirk Reed

After a tough 3-1 loss to #2 BYU on Thursday, #4 UCSB regrouped to play its best volleyball of the season yesterday to beat the Cougars in straight sets (25-21, 25-23, 25-22).

February 18, 2011

The 11th Weekly Quote of the Week

By Sports Editor

"It’s like buying a new car. You’re excited about getting it, you finally get it and now you get to drive it and see how it is. We’re gonna take it for a test spin this weekend and see how we need to adjust the sea...

February 18, 2011

Gauchos Look to Continue Hot Streak

By David Russo

The women’s tennis team will be on the road for the first time this season, heading south to Cal State Northridge on Saturday for its first Big West game of the season.

February 18, 2011

Lengthy Road Trip Set to Begin in San Diego

By Sports Editor

After a perfect 5-0 start last weekend at the Gaucho Classic, UCSB softball heads to San Diego for five games in three days beginning Friday, weather permitting.

February 18, 2011

#2 Cougars Take Out UCSB in Thunderdome

By Kirk Reed

UCSB does not have to wait long to avenge last night’s 3-1 loss to #2 BYU (11-3 overall, 7-2 MPSF). The #4 Gauchos (8-6, 6-5) will host a rematch with the Cougars tonight in the Thunderdome at 7:30 p.m.

February 18, 2011

Gauchos Escape Fullerton With Victory

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

Against a Fullerton team determined to get revenge for a 37-point loss earlier this season, UCSB women’s basketball narrowly escaped Titan Gym on Thursday night with its 73-70 victory.

February 18, 2011

A New Season Begins

By Brent Pella

After months of preseason training, the UCSB baseball team will make its debut this weekend when visiting La Salle University comes to Caesar Uyesaka stadium for a three-game series. La Salle, hailing Philadelphia, will ...

February 17, 2011

AQB: Vick Rejects Oprah?

By Sports Editor

Michael Vick canceled his appearance on Oprah? Smart move, Mike. She scares AQB too. And thanks for giving AQB something else to talk about besides the Lakers losing to the Cavs.

February 17, 2011

Gauchos Hit the Road Against CSUF

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

“I’m hoping for the same level of energy and intensity that we had last time against them,” Head Coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “We kick-started everything that went right for us on that day with our defense. We ar...

February 17, 2011

Team Ousts Titans in Big West Rematch

By Brent Pella

Junior forward James Nunnally grabbed a career-high 13 rebounds and senior point guard Justin Joyner added a collegiate-best 12 assists in the UCSB men’s basketball team’s 86-71 win over Cal State Fullerton last nigh...

February 17, 2011

Senior’s Competitive Nature Shows on Volleyball Court, at Woodstock’s

By Kirk Reed

When I met up with middle blocker Scott Slaughter at Woodstock’s Pizza in Isla Vista, he was furious after losing a trivia contest. With a couple empty pitchers on the table, he and his buddies swore their team won.

February 16, 2011

The 13th Weekly Photo of the Week

By Cedar Lay

Singles tennis moves at a completely different pace from other sports. There’s only one player to focus on and only split-second chances to capture the action.

February 16, 2011

Nuglets of Wisdom: When It Comes To Your Stick, Size Doesn’t Matter

By Elliott Rosenfeld

Let’s talk about your quiver. For those not familiar with the term, a quiver refers to the collection of boards that a surfer uses.

February 16, 2011

’Chos Look to Start New Streak at Home

By Ravi Bhatia

In preparation for tonight’s home game against Cal State Fullerton, the members of the UCSB men’s basketball team spent time in practice yesterday rolling around on the floor, occasionally groaning, straddling white ...