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October 10, 2019

UCSB Women’s Soccer Heads North to Face UC Davis

By Kunal Mehta

UCSB is back in action this Thursday against UC Davis at 4 p.m. where the Gauchos will look to pick up their second win in conference play as well as their fourth win away from home. 

October 10, 2019

Leading the Charge: Women of the UCSB Surf Team Turn the Tides Against Sexism

By Hannah Jackson

Even though I.V. may seem to be a haven to those who share a love of the ocean, struggles for female surfers lurk just below the surface.

October 9, 2019

UCSB Hosts Sac State, Visits No. 24 Fullerton as Big West Conference Play Begins

By Richard Benites

Currently at a 7-2-2 overall record on the year with a win percentage of .727, the Gauchos will want to keep their winning streak alive and start off conference play on the right foot.

October 8, 2019

No. 4 UCSB Men’s Water Polo Falls To No. 5 USC For First Home Loss

By Jesse Morrison

UCSB’s next game will be against UCLA this Friday, Oct. 11 at Spieker Aquatic Center.

October 8, 2019

UCSB Women’s Soccer Team Blanks Long Beach State

By Jake Ciccone

UCSB won in part due to their offense’s continued attack of the goal, and their 12 shots and six shots on goal tell the story when compared to LBSU’s six shots and two shots on goal.

October 7, 2019

In Photos | UCSB vs. Cal Poly Soccer

By Daily Nexus Photography

Check out the highlights of the game captured by Nexus photographers.

October 6, 2019

No. 18 UCSB Men’s Soccer Dominates Rival Cal Poly

By Omar Hernandez

This was a much needed win for the Gauchos if they hope to work their way up the rankings and earn an at-large bid in the NCAA tournament.

October 3, 2019

Blue-Green Rivalry Part I : No. 18 UCSB Set To Host Cal Poly

By Richard Benites, Omar Hernandez

It’s time to claim bragging rights in the biggest college rivalry in soccer — at least until these teams meet again on month from now.

October 3, 2019

Gauchos Face LBSU in Big West Championship Rematch

By Kunal Mehta

UCSB is back in action this Sunday against Long Beach State at home inside of Harder Stadium at 1 p.m., where the Gauchos will look to start conference play with a victory.

October 3, 2019

Ruddins Looking To Make Good On 11th Player of the Week Award

By Nick DiPierro

The Gauchos will host UC Davis this Friday at 7 p.m. while Saturday’s game against UC Riverside will kickoff at 5 p.m., both right here at the Thunderdome. 

October 3, 2019

No. 5 Men’s Water Polo Hopes To Bounce Back Vs. USC

By Spencer Ault

This UCSB team has never had to overcome defeat and keep moving forward, so Sunday represents a unique challenge.

September 30, 2019

No. 1 UCSB Men’s Water Polo Finishes Fourth at SoCal Invitational

By Spencer Ault

The 2-2 split dropped UCSB to 15-2 this season and garnered the team a fourth-place finish in the Invitational.

September 29, 2019

UCSB Men’s Soccer Ties No. 1 Stanford 3-3

By Omar Hernandez

The Gauchos pushed their no-loss streak to six, and now stand at a 6-2-1 overall record. The Cardinal still have yet to lose on the season and are now at 7-0-1 after the draw.

September 29, 2019

Gauchos Take Down UCI And CSUF, Extend Win Streak To 11

By Nithesh Perumal

With back-to-back wins against UC Irvine and Cal State Fullerton, the UCSB women's volleyball team push their win streak to 11 straight games — improving to 13-1 on the season. 

September 27, 2019

Gauchos Fall to Santa Clara University, Head South to Take On CSUB

By Jake Ciccone

This game is another road test and an opportunity for UCSB to gain some momentum and be above .500 heading into Big West Conference play. 

September 27, 2019

UCSB Women’s Volleyball Seeking Revenge in Irvine

By Nick DiPierro

Overall, this should be an exciting weekend for the Gauchos who will have two very different matchups that will ultimately teach us a lot about this team.