Sports

Behind the Scenes, Ortiz Thrives as Undergraduate Analytics Manager

May 30, 2019 by

Acting as the undergraduate analytics manager for the baseball team, Ortiz has played a vital role in the baseball team's success
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After Subpar 2018, Yang Leads Gauchos to Postseason

May 30, 2019 by

Yang leads the team with a .383 batting average, and was recently named the Big West Field Player of the Year.
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NBA Finals Preview: Curry’s Legacy and the Bench Matchup

May 30, 2019 by and

Steph Curry has always been the most important player for the Warriors, and his impact since Kevin Durant has gone down has been immeasurable. Still, Curry will need plenty of help from his bench to o...
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NBA Finals Preview: Warriors Offense Vs. Raptors Defense

May 30, 2019 by and

So what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? The Daily Nexus Sports Staff break down how the Golden State Warriors’ revamped offense and Toronto Raptors’ stifling defense s...
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UCSB Celebrates First Big West Title Since 1986 Following 7-0 Win

May 25, 2019 by

UCSB claimed its first conference title in 33 years after a hard-earned 7-0 win over rival Cal Poly thanks to a great performance from pitcher Rodney Boone.
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Athlete Q & A: Justin Holcomb and Arianna Tong

May 23, 2019 by

Recently, we were able to talk to the president of UCSB’s Santa Barbara Powerlifting (SBPL) Club, Justin Holcomb, and club member Arianna Tong.
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UCSB Impresses at Singles and Doubles Championships

May 23, 2019 by

On Tuesday, Moreno de Alboran and Holm pulled off a massive upset, knocking off Ohio State’s No. 13 seniors Martin Joyce and Hunter Tubert.
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How Community is Built at a Mid-Major School

May 23, 2019 by

Sports editor Omar Hernandez breaks down how students here at UCSB have created community through sports in the past, in the present, and how they will hopefully in the future.
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No. 4 UCSB Closes Out Season Hosting Blue-Green Rival Cal Poly

May 23, 2019 by

The Gauchos have a chance to claim their spot as regional hosts this weekend as they finish up the regular season with a series against Cal Poly.
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The Greatest Shooter in the Game: An Ode to Steph Curry

May 17, 2019 by

Sports editor Omar Hernandez breaks down why Steph Curry belongs on the Mount Rushmore of NBA players.
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Athlete Q & A: Track and Field Star Hope Bender

May 16, 2019 by

Senior Hope Bender holds the conference record in the long jump (6.29m) and 400-meter hurdle (56.64).
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Youthful Gauchos Finish Eighth in Big West Conference

May 16, 2019 by

With a 10-42 overall record and a 4-17 conference record, UCSB rounded out the bottom of the Big West
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UCSB Ends Season on High Note, Wins Series Against Mustangs

May 13, 2019 by

The UCSB Gaucho softball team saved their best for last as they took two out of three games against rival Cal Poly for their first series win of the season.
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No. 7 UCSB Eyes Program Record, Hosts LBSU

May 10, 2019 by

If the team can sweep, UCSB will have set a new program record for most consecutive wins at home in a single season.
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Slumping Gauchos Travel to SLO for Rivalry Matchup

May 10, 2019 by

The UCSB softball team hasn't seen too much success this season, but they get a great chance to take down Blue-Green rivals Cal Poly this weekend as they travel down to SLO.
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