Sports

January 17, 2019

Gauchos Still Searching For First Big West Win, Host 49ers

By Kunal Mehta

Although the Gauchos haven't started off the season strong, they still have a chance to make a splash in the Big West as they get set to host the Long Beach State 49ers.

January 17, 2019

Hard Work Pays Off: Jovanovic’s Record-Breaking Season and Water Polo’s Bright Future

By Richard Benites

Staff writer Richard Benites profiles Boris Jovanovic, one of the most dominant and unique athletes to play on the UCSB men's water polo squad.

January 14, 2019

UCSB Drops Blue-Green Rivalry Game, Sits in Last Place in Big West

By Brandon Victor

Coco Miller dropped a career-high 33 points, yet the Gauchos couldn't pick up their first Big West win of the year as they lost 75-67 to the Cal Poly Mustangs.

January 13, 2019

Ramsey’s Late-Game Heroics Propel Gauchos to Fifth Consecutive Win

By Max Kelton

Behind a strong performance by team captain Devearl Ramsey, the Gauchos continued their home-court dominance with a 72-64 win over UC Riverside.

January 10, 2019

Under the Scope: 2018-19 Women’s Basketball Big West Preview

By Jorge Mercado, Brandon Victor, Jake Ciccone, Kunal Mehta, Spencer Ault, Richard Benites

The Daily Nexus Sports staff previews this year's tough Big West conference, and picks who they think will come out on top.

January 10, 2019

UCSB Captures 1st Big West Win, Defeats Cal Poly 65-56

By Omar Hernandez

Led by an electric crowd and a wonderful performance from captain point guard Devearl Ramsey, the Gauchos were able to hold off their bitter green rival in their first game of Big West action this season.

January 9, 2019

Under the Scope: 2018-19 Men’s Basketball Big West Preview

By Max Kelton

Staff writer Max Kelton breaks down each team in the Big West, and why the Gauchos are going to have to fight hard this year to stay on top.

January 9, 2019

UCSB Set to Host Cal Poly in First Big West Match-Up of the Season

By Richard Benites

The Gauchos steamrolled through their non-conference schedule, earning an 11-3 record and the top spot in the Big West, which they'll defend Wednesday night when they host the Cal Poly Mustangs.

January 3, 2019

Gauchos Overpower Bethesda with Largest Margin of Victory in Program History

By Max Kelton

The Gauchos seem to be gaining steam at the perfect time as they look ahead to conference play after a dominant 109-47 victory over Bethesda.

December 22, 2018

UCSB Returns to the Thunderdome to Take on Idaho State

By Richard Benites

The Gauchos are looking to bounce back from a 1-1 road trip as they return to the Thunderdome to take on the Idaho State Bengals.

December 19, 2018

New Lineups Ahead? Full-Strength Gauchos Key in on Final Non-Conf. Game Against Neb. Omaha

By Max Kelton

While the thought of Big West play lingers for the 8-2 UCSB men’s basketball team, the Gauchos will first head to the mid-west to face Nebraska Omaha for its final non-conference road game of the season. After the game...

December 17, 2018

Ramsey Dazzles in Overtime as Gauchos Win in Heidegger’s Return

By Max Kelton

The Gauchos passed their toughest road test of the year with flying colors as they took down Rice University 99-89 in overtime.

December 14, 2018

UCSB Travels to Rice, Looks to Bring Win Percentage to .800

By Richard Benites

The Gauchos face their toughest road test yet as they travel to Houston, Texas to take on Rice University.

December 7, 2018

Collaboration With the Competition: Student Journalists Weigh in on College Cup Teams

By Sports Editor

The Daily Nexus staff received contributions from three of the four universities in the College Cup school newspaper to help us better understand these teams.

December 7, 2018

As Showcase Comes Home, Gauchos Left Wondering What Could Have Been

By Arthur Wilkie

KCSB contributor Arthur Wilkie dissects what the Gauchos need to do in order to not just host the College Cup in 2020 but also participate.

December 7, 2018

Dominant Defense Strives to Bring Championship Title Home to Indiana

By Jake Ciccone

The Hoosiers and the Terps are well-acquainted with one another as they have met twice already this season, with Indiana emerging victorious both times.