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Gauchos Split Weekend Matches

February 17, 2010 by

The #70 Gaucho men’s tennis team began Big West play 1-1 after beating UC Riverside 6-1 on Saturday and losing to UC Irvine 4-3 on Sunday. While the Gauchos lost 6-1 to the Anteaters last season...
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Armchair QB

February 17, 2010 by

So how ’bout them Olympics? Pretty neat, eh*? The one time every four years when networks devote time to women’s sports, and some people even watch them! Huzzah. *Added for Canadianness.
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SB Settles Score With 49ers

February 16, 2010 by

What a difference a month can make. After being blown out by 20 points in a meeting with Long Beach State back in mid-January, UC Santa Barbara (9-3 Big West, 14-8 overall) rebounded to split the seas...
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Gauchos Play Host to LBSU

February 12, 2010 by

Though their last pair of games resulted in wins over Big West contenders Pacific and UC Davis, the Gauchos are not ready to celebrate just yet. On tap for UC Santa Barbara (13-8 overall, 8-3 Big West...
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UCR Spoils Valentine’s Big Day

February 12, 2010 by

Despite a career performance from junior center Mekia Valentine, the UCSB women's basketball team fell just short to UC Riverside, losing 60-54 in overtime. Valentine notched 26 points and 22 rebounds...
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SB Showcases Second Teams

February 12, 2010 by

Division I UCSB Roller Hockey stepped aside this past weekend as Santa Barbara's Gold and Blue hockey teams played host to their last home tournament. The Gold side ended the tournament with a 2-1 rec...
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Walk-Off Slam Opens Season

February 12, 2010 by

Down a run in the decisive seventh inning of its season opener against Northern Colorado, the UCSB softball team did not panic Thursday night. Instead, the Gauchos coolly put three runners on base and...
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NBA All-Star Weekend

February 11, 2010 by and

The Daily Nexus Sports Editors make their picks for this weekend's NBA All-Star festivities.
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Gauchos Split NorCal Openers

February 11, 2010 by

After finishing last season with a record of 8-8, the UCSB men's lacrosse team entered the 2010 season ranked 11th in the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association and with something to prove. In their fi...
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LEGENDS OF THE DOME

February 11, 2010 by

Upcoming Honorees Mark French -- Head Coach ('87-'08) Women's Basketball vs. UC Riverside Thunderdome, Thursday @ 7 p.m. Brian Shaw -- Guard ('86-'88) Men's Basketball vs. Long Beach State Thunderdome...
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Gaucho Swingers Get Going

February 10, 2010 by

The UCSB men's tennis team split matches in Utah this weekend, losing to #62 Brigham Young on Saturday and beating #53 Utah 4-3 on Sunday.
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Women’s Update

February 10, 2010 by

The UCSB women's tennis team had no problem defeating CSU Bakersfield in a home match on Sunday, winning easily with a score of 7-0. The Gauchos were well-rested and ready to go, as their Saturday mat...
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SB Forks Tritons, Clips Claremont

February 10, 2010 by

Back in action for the first time since winning the Women's Division Intercollegiate Associates National Title last season, the UCSB women's lacrosse team wasted no time in proving that they have not ...
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Armchair QB

February 10, 2010 by

Now that football season’s over, there’s a void in my life. I mean, I’m the Armchair QB, not the Armchair PG. I don’t even have the Pro Bowl to look forward to. Oh fuck, that m...
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Gauchos Net Pair of Wins

February 9, 2010 by

You win some, you lose some. The UCSB women's water polo team lived up to the old mantra this past weekend, going 2-2 at the Triton Invitational.
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