Sports

October 20, 2006

2006 MLB World Series Picks

By Monique Moyal Staff Writer Jeff Gibson Staff Writer

After predicting the Cardinals to defeat the Padres in the National League Division Series in four games, and then the Mets in the NL Championship Series in seven, it's time someone started listening to the Nexus Sports ...

October 20, 2006

Gauchos Climb the Ranks

By Derek Mead

Although this weekend was not one of the best this season for the Gauchos, a win over Cal State Northridge and a tie against Pacific were enough to guarantee a spot in the Big West tournament for the UCSB women's soccer ...

October 20, 2006

UCSB Bounces Back With Sweep

By Chris Hoffman

The UCSB women's volleyball team won a crucial conference battle last night, sweeping second place Cal State Northridge 30-26, 30-19, 30-23 in the Matadome.

October 20, 2006

SB Wins, Drops Second in 2OT

By Cassie Harris

Fans at Campus Pool were treated to a pair of fantastic finishes in #9 UCSB men's water polo action this weekend, as the team closed out Mountain Pacific Sports Federation play at home.

October 20, 2006

Gauchos Search for Fourth Straight Against Matadors

By Derek Mead

Facing a crucial conference weekend, the UCSB women's soccer team is working to continue its recent hot streak, as it hosts Cal State Northridge and Pacific.

October 20, 2006

Men’s Water Polo: Tougher Opponents Could Leave SB Dry This Weekend

By Cassie Harris

After a disappointing performance at last weekend's Southern California Tournament, the #9 UCSB men's water polo team returns home this weekend for a pair of important matches.

October 20, 2006

Gauchos Fall to Penalty Kicks

By J.D. Dickstein

Perfection did not last for the UCSB women's club soccer team, which lost 6-5 in penalty kicks to the University of Arizona last Sunday at Harder Stadium in the semifinals of the UCSB Invitational.

October 19, 2006

SB Returns the Favor at Home

By Kip Hanson

With vengeance on their minds, the Gauchos jumped on top of the visiting Aggies quickly and never let go of the reins in a 1-0 victory. For the entire first half and the beginning of the second, the Gauchos (9-6-0 overal...

October 19, 2006

Gauchos Aim for Winning Record in Northridge

By Chris Hoffman

Having left the toughest part of its schedule behind, the UCSB women's volleyball team aims to finish strong in hopes of reaching yet another NCAA Tournament this year.

October 19, 2006

Cross Country: UCSB Receives National Ranking, Closes Season

By Alex Pavlovic

With both the #13 men’s and #7 women’s teams now nationally ranked, UCSB cross country Head Coach Pete Dolan can use Friday’s Titan Invitational to get a good look at the next generation of Gaucho runne...

October 18, 2006

Gauchos Search for Savory Revenge

By Kip Hanson

At first glance, tonight's nonconference matchup with UC Davis only appears to have intrinsic value for the Gauchos; the greatest payoff they can hope to achieve is the satisfaction of revenge and the mental benefits of ...

October 18, 2006

That’s My Purse: Basketball Should Adopt Student-Team Promotion

By Chris Hoffman

The other day, "SportsCenter" showed big colleges around the country filling their gyms with fans for the school's first basketball practice at midnight. That got me thinking about UCSB basketball and how I wished we had...

October 18, 2006

Pro Sports Round-Up

By system

NFL: Yesterday, Packers wide receiver Koren Robinson was nailed with a one-year minimum suspension, without pay, for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. Robinson offered a not guilty plea to one count of dr...

October 18, 2006

Pro Sports Round-Up

By system

Oct. 17, 2006 Starting pitcher Jeff Weaver allowed only two runs in six innings last night as the St. Louis Cardinals won their third National League Championship Series game against the New York Mets. St. Louis now lead...

October 18, 2006

Club Water Polo Causes Los Angeles Tidal Wave

By system

Santa Barbara's club water polo team traveled to Los Angeles on Oct. 15 to partake in #9 UCLA's season opening tournament.

October 17, 2006

Gauchos Dive Into New Season

By Galen Carrico

In last week's preseason coaches' poll, both the UCSB men's and women's swim teams were picked to repeat their Big West Championship runs of last season. However, the women's team fell short last week in a dual meet, los...