Sports

February 1, 2019

Keys to the Big Game

By Richard Benites, Jake Ciccone

The Daily Nexus Sports staff breaks down some of the key players and schemes that will determine the outcome of the upcoming Super Bowl.

February 1, 2019

Goff and Anderson’s Golden Connection Goes to the Big Game

By Kunal Mehta

Jared Goff and CJ Anderson will be the first teammates from UC Berkeley to play in the Super Bowl, staff writer Kunal Mehta breaks down what makes their bond so special.

January 31, 2019

Gauchos Look to Surpass Big West Leaders UC Irvine, then Travel to Hawaii

By Richard Benites

Fresh off a strong performance against Long Beach State, the Gauchos now turn to the top of the table this weekend as they're set to take on first-place UC Irvine Thursday night and then the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors on S...

January 31, 2019

Is This the Start of A New Boston-LA Rivalry?

By Max Kelton

Staff writer Max Kelton explains why this Boston-LA rivalry is not like the others, and why Boston will come out on top againt.

January 27, 2019

Davis’s Impressive Double-Double Performance Helps UCSB Bounce Back

By Max Kelton

The Gauchos’ recent loss to Fullerton seemed to be a distant memory on Saturday evening as the UCSB men’s basketball team returned to its dominant ways with a convincing 82-71 victory over Long Beach State.

January 27, 2019

Gauchos Offense Stalls in 47-35 Loss to Hawaii

By Brandon Victor

Despite an impressive defensive showing from the UCSB women’s basketball team, the Gauchos dropped their second straight game on Saturday, falling to Hawaii 47-35.

January 25, 2019

Gauchos Stumble at Fullerton for First Loss in Over a Month

By Max Kelton

The men's basketball team was stunned by reigning Big West Tournament champions Cal State Fullerton in an 81-60 loss.

January 24, 2019

Moreno de Alboran Set For Storybook Senior Season

By Jorge Mercado

Editor in Chief Jorge Mercado chronicles the career of possibly the best player to ever represent the UCSB men's tennis team, Nicolas Moreno de Alboran.

January 24, 2019

Gauchos Impress at UCSB Winter Invitational

By Omar Hernandez

The UCSB women's water polo team started off their season with a bang, going 4-1 in their first tournament and eventually earning a spot in the NCAA Top-25.

January 24, 2019

UCSB Heads Into Weekend With Must-Win Mentality as Conference Play Nears

By Jorge Mercado

After a solid 2-2 road trip, the men's volleyball team returns to Robertson Gym this weekend looking to pick up steam before the start of conference play.

January 24, 2019

Gauchos Seek First Consecutive Wins of the Season

By Brandon Victor

Following Santa Barbara’s home victory over Long Beach State, the Gauchos find themselves only one and a half games behind first place in the conference. With home games this week against Cal State Fullerton and Hawaii...

January 24, 2019

UCSB Set To Travel South for Big West Doubleheader

By Richard Benites

UCSB is one of only 27 collegiate teams in the nation who is unbeaten in conference play, and the Gauchos will be looking to keep their undefeated status alive this weekend as they head over to Fullerton and Long Beach.

January 21, 2019

UCSB Outlasts Long Beach 60-54, Picks Up First Conference Win

By Kunal Mehta

The Gauchos pulled away late from the Long Beach State 49ers in their home opener to get their first Big West victory of the season on Saturday night.

January 18, 2019

Ar’mond Davis Subdues the Aggies As Gauchos Win Sixth Straight

By Max Kelton

The men's basketball team continued its hot-streak Thursday night with a convincing 69-58 win over the UC Davis Aggies.

January 17, 2019

UCSB Heads North To Take On Last-Place UC Davis

By Richard Benites

The Gauchos are set to defend their position atop the Big West Standings this Thursday night against the UC Davis Aggies.

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.