Sports

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.

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...