Sports

Valentine Leads UCSB to Victory Over Seattle

February 21, 2011 by

The Gauchos withstood a tenacious rally from the Redhawks, defeating visiting Seattle University 67-57 in a nonconference match up and improving their record to 16-10 on the season. The game also mark...
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’Chos Take Straight-Sets Revenge on BYU

February 21, 2011 by

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).
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AQB: An Entertaining All-Star Game?

February 21, 2011 by

This weekend, Blake Griffin did the impossible: He made the NBA's All-Star game actually relevant!
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UCSB Sweeps #2 BYU

February 19, 2011 by

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).
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The 11th Weekly Quote of the Week

February 18, 2011 by

"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 ne...
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Gauchos Look to Continue Hot Streak

February 18, 2011 by

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.
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Lengthy Road Trip Set to Begin in San Diego

February 18, 2011 by

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.
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#2 Cougars Take Out UCSB in Thunderdome

February 18, 2011 by

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 ...
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Gauchos Escape Fullerton With Victory

February 18, 2011 by

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.
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A New Season Begins

February 18, 2011 by

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...
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AQB: Vick Rejects Oprah?

February 17, 2011 by

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.
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Gauchos Hit the Road Against CSUF

February 17, 2011 by

“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 wit...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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