Sports

Team Ousts Titans in Big West Rematch

February 17, 2011 by

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...
read more

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

February 17, 2011 by

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 swor...
read more

The 13th Weekly Photo of the Week

February 16, 2011 by

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.
read more

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

February 16, 2011 by

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.
read more

’Chos Look to Start New Streak at Home

February 16, 2011 by

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 groanin...
read more

AQB: The Bernie Madoff Defense

February 16, 2011 by

Bernard Madoff defended Mets owners Fred and Jeff Wilpon the other day, claiming “they knew nothing” about his Ponzi scheme. Fine, but...
read more

How to Train Your Sports Editor: Week Seven

February 14, 2011 by

In the first line of my first column, I said it’s hard to be skinny. You know what I’ve learned over the last few weeks? It’s hard to want be in shape, too.
read more

‘Chos Take Ninth in Tourney

February 14, 2011 by

The 12th-ranked UCSB women’s water polo took ninth in the 2011 Triton Invitational, a two-day tournament in La Jolla. The weekend saw the Gauchos fall early to Long Beach State 5-2, but then come ba...
read more

AQB: Spitting on the Links

February 14, 2011 by

Sorry for all the Tiger Woods news, but now he’s catching flack for spitting on a green this weekend. In what kind of a “sport” is a competitor not allowed to spit?
read more

AQB: Dear Duke…

February 14, 2011 by

Dear Duke/members of the ACC: You may be better at basketball than we are, but you still live on the East Coast. How does dirty snow taste?
read more

UCSB Exacts Revenge on Highlanders at Home

February 14, 2011 by

After a 33-point loss to Riverside back in January, it is safe to say the UCSB women’s basketball team has improved greatly. On Saturday, the Gauchos hosted the same Riverside team, handily winning...
read more

Speace’s Pieces: Shady Acquisitions

February 14, 2011 by

Forget TOMS shoes and flannel shirts. Stacking has become the ultimate trend of 2010-2011.
read more

’Chos Split Dual Meet v. Cal Poly

February 14, 2011 by

A matchup of two conference rivals ended in a tie this weekend, when UCSB swimming and diving visited the Cal Poly Mustangs for a dual meet. The Gaucho men beat the Mustangs 116-114, while the women l...
read more

UCSB Serves Wyoming, San Francisco

February 14, 2011 by

The UCSB women’s tennis team continued its hot streak this weekend, sweeping both Wyoming on Friday and San Francisco on Sunday. The Gauchos improve their record to 5-1 overall.
read more

Gauchos Take Pair From UCLA

February 14, 2011 by

After dropping the first game, UCSB won three consecutive games in front of a rowdy home crowd at Rob Gym on Friday night to beat #5 UCLA 3-1 (23-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-20).
read more