Sports

May 31, 2019

NBA Finals Preview: Kawhi Leonard’s Journey

By Nithesh Perumal

Leonard now stands on the verge of carrying the torch of best player in the world in the post-LeBron era to come in a few years

May 30, 2019

NBA Finals Preview: The X-Factors

By Richard Benites, Jesse Morrison

Jesse Morrison and Richard Benites break down potential x-factors for both the Raptors and the Warriors

May 30, 2019

No. 2 Seeded UCSB Set for Stanford Regional

By Jorge Mercado

With 45 wins and its first Big West title since 1986, the UCSB baseball team is one of the hottest teams heading into the NCAA Tournament this weekend.

May 30, 2019

Behind the Scenes, Ortiz Thrives as Undergraduate Analytics Manager

By Brandon Victor

Acting as the undergraduate analytics manager for the baseball team, Ortiz has played a vital role in the baseball team's success

May 30, 2019

After Subpar 2018, Yang Leads Gauchos to Postseason

By Brandon Victor

Yang leads the team with a .383 batting average, and was recently named the Big West Field Player of the Year.

May 30, 2019

NBA Finals Preview: Curry’s Legacy and the Bench Matchup

By Leonard Paulasa, Annika Pearson

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 overcome the depth of...

May 30, 2019

NBA Finals Preview: Warriors Offense Vs. Raptors Defense

By Kunal Mehta, Jake Ciccone

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 shape up heading into...

May 25, 2019

UCSB Celebrates First Big West Title Since 1986 Following 7-0 Win

By Jorge Mercado

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.

May 23, 2019

Athlete Q & A: Justin Holcomb and Arianna Tong

By Leonard Paulasa

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

May 23, 2019

UCSB Impresses at Singles and Doubles Championships

By Annika Pearson

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.

May 23, 2019

How Community is Built at a Mid-Major School

By Omar Hernandez

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.

May 23, 2019

No. 4 UCSB Closes Out Season Hosting Blue-Green Rival Cal Poly

By Jorge Mercado

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.

May 17, 2019

The Greatest Shooter in the Game: An Ode to Steph Curry

By Omar Hernandez

Sports editor Omar Hernandez breaks down why Steph Curry belongs on the Mount Rushmore of NBA players.

May 16, 2019

Athlete Q & A: Track and Field Star Hope Bender

By Leonard Paulasa

Senior Hope Bender holds the conference record in the long jump (6.29m) and 400-meter hurdle (56.64).

May 16, 2019

Youthful Gauchos Finish Eighth in Big West Conference

By Jake Ciccone

With a 10-42 overall record and a 4-17 conference record, UCSB rounded out the bottom of the Big West

May 13, 2019

UCSB Ends Season on High Note, Wins Series Against Mustangs

By Jake Ciccone

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.