Sports

November 7, 2010

Johnson and Nunnally Combine for 43 In Season-Opening Win

By Ravi Bhatia

After the Gaucho men’s basketball team committed 18 turnovers in its 68-54 win over Division II Master’s College in an exhibition game at the Thunderdome on Friday night, Head Coach Bob Williams was thankful it was o...

November 7, 2010

#6 UCSB Finds Itself on Wrong Side of MPSF Sweep

By Ryan Eagleson

The #6 UCSB men’s water polo team (10-8 overall, 1-4 MPSF) had its worst road trip all season, culminating in losses to #1 Cal and #7 Pacific.

November 7, 2010

Gauchos Maul Highlanders, Capture Second in Big West

By Mark Bogard

After a special pre-game introduction, seniors Sam Hayden, Michael Boxall and Joe Eubanks took the field on senior night and imposed their will on UC Riverside, taking home a 2-0 victory on Saturday at Harder Stadium.

November 6, 2010

‘Chos Capture 2-0 Victory Over Riverside on Senior Night

By Mark Bogard

Gaucho soccer closed out its regular season Saturday, taking down UC Riverside 2-0 on senior night. Junior forward Luis Silva score both goals for UCSB, each of which came in the second half.

November 5, 2010

Gauchos Take Down Masters College in Exhibition

By Ravi Bhatia

Guard Orlando Johnson and forward James Nunnally combined for 43 points in the Gauchos’ 68-54 win against Master’s College at the Thunderdome on Friday night.

November 5, 2010

Water Polo Looks to Gain Ground on Road Trip

By Ryan Eagleson

After a week of rest, the #6 UCSB men’s water polo team heads north this weekend to play conference foes #1 Cal and #7 Pacific. “Everyone is a little relaxed,” senior utility Zsombor Vincze said. “But this wee...

November 5, 2010

Basketball Plays Exhibition

By Ravi Bhatia

In a phone interview yesterday afternoon, junior guard Orlando Johnson talked about his expectations for tonight’s exhibition game against Master’s College at the Thunderdome.

November 5, 2010

W. Basketball Loses First Outing

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

It was a disappointing start to the season for the UCSB women’s basketball team on Thursday night when they lost an exhibition game 53-49 to opponent Cal State Monterey Bay.

November 5, 2010

UCSB Hosts UCR on Senior Night

By Mark Bogard

Harder Stadium probably looks damn good right now for the reigning Big West champs.

November 5, 2010

Volleyball Welcomes Rivals

By Ryan Porush

The UCSB women’s volleyball team will look to win its second match in a row when the team welcomes Big West conference rivals Cal Poly into the Thunderdome. Saturday night. [media-credit id=20125 align=”alignleft...

November 3, 2010

Armchair QB: On KG’s Trash Talking

By Sports Editor

According to Charlie Villanueva, Kevin Garnett called him a “cancer patient” as trash talk. AQB says:

November 3, 2010

Wait, UCSB Has an Ice Hockey Team?

By Ravi Bhatia

UCSB’s club ice hockey team was founded on the road, in a car, on the way back from a roller hockey tournament.

November 3, 2010

Speace’s Pieces: Randy Moss, You Suck and Here’s Why

By Julia Speace

Professional athletes are fickle creatures. Everything is roses and bunny rabbits when the ball bounces their way, but the moment something goes awry, disinterest, disappointment and discontentment sets in.

November 3, 2010

Defensive-Minded Gauchos Look to Surprise Big West

By Paul-Michael Ochoa

After failing to qualify for the NCAA tournament last season, UCSB women’s basketball opens up this season with a clear goal in mind.

November 3, 2010

Green Advice for Green People: First Half Fantasy Awards

By Joshua Greenberg

To mark the halfway point of the season, instead of giving you another dose of my ever-so-helpful advice, I’ve decided to hand out awards to the players I thought had exceptionally remarkable first halves.

November 3, 2010

Sunday Funday: Second Half Standouts

By Ryan Porush

In the stock market, you can make a fortune by selling high and buying low. The same rule applies in fantasy football. With the tail end of the season coming up, it’s time to think about bettering your team for the hom...