Sports

February 16, 2007

Injuries Force Gauchos to Make Changes

By Cassie Harris

A three game losing streak is enough to put any team on edge, but nerves are the least of the UCSB men's tennis team's worries going into tonight's match in Berkeley against #25 Cal.

February 16, 2007

UCSB Opens Conference Play

By Yvette Mylett Reporter

After going .500 on the season after four games, the UCSB women's tennis team will have a chance to improve its record this weekend, when the Gauchos face San Jose State and conference rival #42 UC Irvine.

February 16, 2007

Shake and Bake

By Armchair QB

After Jeff Gordon's car failed a postrace inspection - the drug testing of NASCAR - the QB has to conclude that even engines are juicing up in bathroom stalls.

February 15, 2007

Cal Poly Shoots 50 Percent From the Three-Point Range To Lift Itself Past Gauchos

By Alex Pavlovic

The UCSB men's basketball team lost to Cal Poly 86-79 last night, giving the Mustangs their first season sweep of the Gauchos since the 1997-98 season.

February 15, 2007

UCSB Returns for Bout With Tritons

By Kip Hanson

As the top four teams in the country remain locked in a vicious fight for first place, the #3 Gauchos return home tonight to take on a tragically inferior UCSD squad.

February 15, 2007

Santa Barbara Welcomes Home Opening Opposition

By Ana Pineda Staff Writer

After coming off from a strong performance at the UCSD's Triton Invitational, the #16 UCSB women's water polo team will host its first home opener of the season this Saturday against #7 UC Irvine at 11 and against Cal St...

February 15, 2007

Apology Not Accepted

By Armchair QB

"I'm sorry, I wish I didn't say 'I hate gay people.'" What is an apology going to do, Tim Hardaway? Didn't you see how stupid Kramer looked when he went on Letterman?

February 14, 2007

SB Heads North With Vengance

By Alex Pavlovic

It might be Valentine's Day, but there won't be any love lost tonight when the UCSB men's basketball team travels to San Luis Obispo in an attempt to even its season series with Cal Poly.

February 14, 2007

Surf Destinations Caught on Film

By Lika Walker

In life, it is not so much about the destination than it is about the journey. Think about all the voyages you have taken in your life.

February 14, 2007

Santa Barbara Cannot Spin Past Stanford

By Tiffany Polfer

The UCSB cycling squad traveled all over California to kick off its road biking season this weekend, beginning with a trip down south for the UC San Diego race.

February 14, 2007

Tour de Lance?

By Armchair QB

After conquering the world of cycling, what else does Lance Armstrong have left to do but enter the NYC Marathon with fellow wash-up P. Diddy? Or is it Puff Daddy?

February 13, 2007

Gauchos Tread Past Triton Invite

By Ana Pineda Staff Writer

The #16 UCSB women's water polo teamed dominated its opponents this weekend, winning three of four games at the UCSD Triton Invitational. The Gauchos beat #12 Santa Clara 9-7, Michigan 7-4 and #15 Hartwick 12-6, but coul...

February 13, 2007

Rain Cannot Keep SB Surfers at Bay

By Hannah Perry

The UCSB surf team performed well in both rain and shine this past weekend, proving its place in the top ranks by dominating the National Scholastic Surfing Association's event at Huntington Beach.

February 13, 2007

How To Draft a Championship NBA Fantasy Basketball Team, Part 3

By John Ciccarelli

In the first part of this winning formula, I unveiled the Ferrari to you. In the second part, I handed over the keys. Now, after you finish reading this last installment, you'll be ready to get behind the wheel and start...

February 13, 2007

Simmons scooper

By Armchair QB

Since when does ESPN sports columnist post a diary about the Grammys? If ESPN.com was a tool shed, Bill Simmons would be the pooper scooper.

February 12, 2007

Gauchos Fall in Final Seconds

By Alex Pavlovic

It is hard to imagine a more painful loss than the 101-65 defeat that the UCSB men's basketball team suffered earlier this season at Long Beach State, but Saturday night's rematch might take the cake.