Sports

August 18, 2019

Gauchos Squeak By Warriors in Physical Season Opener

By Omar Hernandez

The UCSB men's soccer team grinded out a 1-0 victory over the Westmont Warriors in their first official game of the season.

August 17, 2019

Gauchos Return to Harder, Take on Westmont

By Kunal Mehta

The UCSB women's soccer team is set to host the Westmont Warriors this weekend in their second exhibition match of the season.

August 17, 2019

UCSB Opens Up Season Against Westmont in Bryant and Sons Cup

By Richard Benites

For the 57th time the Gauchos will take on the Westmont Warriors in the 2019 edition of the Bryant and Sons Cup.

August 16, 2019

Gauchos Set to Kick Off Season With Exhibition Match in LA

By Jake Ciccone

The UCSB women's soccer team is set to start off their 2019 campaign with an exhibition match against Cal State Los Angeles this Friday.

August 12, 2019

U.S. Soccer’s Megan Rapinoe: The Hero Our Democracy Deserves

By Harper Lambert

Opinion editor and newly converted footy fan Harper Lambert on how the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup lent her a new perspective on patriotism.

July 17, 2019

Free Agency Creates Pressing Questions About Player Movement

By Nithesh Perumal

 It’s very apparent that for the elite-level players, the financial incentives presented by the CBA are not enough to mitigate their movement.

July 16, 2019

How the West Stacks Up: Conference Seeding Predictions

By Nithesh Perumal

Here are the favorites even amongst a high-parity Western Conference.

July 9, 2019

Despite Lack of Media Attention, Retooled Kings Poised to Make Noise in West

By Brandon Victor

The Kings made a myriad of shrewd signings to provide the team with the talent and depth necessary to compete in a loaded western conference.

June 20, 2019

Houston, We Have a Problem: In Defense of Chris Paul

By Brandon Victor

Chris Paul is unfairly being blamed for his deteriorating relationship with James Harden

June 8, 2019

Quite the Introduction: Ryan Wilcox and Caitlyn Snyder Named Freshman of the Year

By Richard Benites, Nithesh Perumal

Wilcox and Snyder prove the Gauchos will be competitive for years to come

June 8, 2019

The Antidote to Senioritis: Kate Pipkin and Nicholas Moreno De Alboran Shine in Final Seasons

By Jesse Morrison, Nick DiPierro

Pipkin and Moreno de Alboran both had standout senior years at UCSB

June 8, 2019

Teams of the Year: Men’s Tennis Continues Dominance While Women’s Water Polo Comes to Life

By Annika Pearson, Kunal Mehta

Men's tennis won their fifth straight conference title, while women's water polo finished with a 22-8 record

June 8, 2019

Moment of the Year: UCSB Defeats Cal Poly, Clinches First Big West Conference Title Since 1986

By Jorge Mercado

UCSB baseball won the conference for the first time in 33 years

June 8, 2019

Steppin’ Up on the Big Stage: Eric Yang and Hope Bender Take Home ‘Nexus’ Players of the Year

By Brandon Victor, Leonard Paulasa

Both Yang and Bender excelled this season, leading their respective teams to success.

June 1, 2019

Santa Barbara Claims League Record 10th Commissioner’s Cup

By Jorge Mercado

UC Santa Barbara added to its record of owning the most Commissioner’s Cups in Big West history after winning its tenth title for the 2018-19 school year, the league announced on Tuesday.

June 1, 2019

Awful 1st Inning Dooms UCSB in NCAA Regional Opener

By Jorge Mercado

By the bottom of the second inning, the Gauchos found themselves down 7-0 and were unable to overcome the deficit.