Sports

Lakers Fans Bring Excessive Enthusiasm to Isla Vista

May 27, 2010 by

In 22 years, I have never been a “fan” of any sports team in any league until the start of this year’s NBA playoffs.
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Gaucho Track Star Prepares for Nationals

May 26, 2010 by

After a jaw-dropping score of 5552 in the heptathlon at the Big West Championships, Nwaba has guaranteed herself a spot in the NCAAs.
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Cal State Bakersfield Defeats Gauchos in Strong Performance

May 26, 2010 by

The Gaucho baseball team’s last home game of the season against Cal State Bakersfield yesterday turned into a battle of the bats...
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Stagnant NBA Playoffs Fail to Entertain

May 25, 2010 by

We all know it could not have been that thrilling of a series, as the only thing I can remember from it was that atrocious slogan, “Fear the Deer.”
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Underdogs Are What Keeps The Sports World Turning

May 25, 2010 by

I wonder why I like watching people who are bigger, faster and stronger than I’ll ever be try their damnedest to put a ball into a hoop, or hit a ball with a wooden stick, and I wonder how a face li...
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UCSB Suffers Demoralizing Loss to UC Davis

May 24, 2010 by

It was a weekend of more of the same, and worse, as the Gauchos were swept for the first time all season by a struggling UC Davis squad in their last three-game weekend series at Caesar Uyesaka Stadiu...
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Gaucho Ski and Snowboard Team Earns National Recognition

May 24, 2010 by

A strong regular season showing including a weather-shortened Regional Qualifier allowed the Gauchos to send six individuals to the USCSA Nationals, with sophomore skier Julia Dubinina taking home gol...
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Freshman Goalie Defends Record Title

May 21, 2010 by

In only her first season, Ruth Milne started 27 of 30 games, broke the school record for most saves in a single season and was named to the Big West Honorable Mention team.
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Gaucho Seniors Approach End of Series

May 21, 2010 by

The UCSB baseball team still has some unfinished business to take care of in its final three-game home series of the year against UC Davis, today at Caesar Uyesaka.
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In the World Cup, Argentina to Win, but USA Could Cause an Upset

May 20, 2010 by

In the upcoming World Cup Argentina will be a powerhouse to watch and the USA is slated to start the show off with a bang.
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Johnson, Saraceno Named Gaucho Athletes of the Year

May 20, 2010 by

The winners of the best athletes, teams, and coaches awards.
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Gauchos Unable to Overcome UCLA Bruins

May 19, 2010 by

A win against top-30 ranked UC Irvine on Sunday gave the Gauchos plenty of reason to think upset heading into Jackie Robinson Stadium at UCLA.
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Once-Forgotten Celtics are Now Looking Luckier

May 18, 2010 by

I wrote that the Celtics were over the hill, but some events have transpired — i.e. the Celtics won — that, as of late, have forced me to re-evaluate my entire life.
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Gauchos Prepare to Face Off with Bruins

May 18, 2010 by

The Gauchos' baseball team faces their highest ranked opponent of the season — #11 UCLA — tonight at Jackie Robinson Stadium in Westwood at 6.
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Gauchos’ Track and Field Wins 10 Conference Events

May 17, 2010 by

Despite many outstanding individual performances, the Matadors captured the conference title, edging out the Gauchos 193-188 in the Big West Championships.
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