Sports

December 7, 2018

How the Terps Made it to the Final Four

By Calvin Thrift

After a five-year drought, the University of Maryland men’s soccer team has again arrived at the College Cup.

December 7, 2018

Spartans Sharpen Spears for First Final Four Appearance in 50 Years

By Max Kelton

Half a century in the making, the Spartans have finally earned another trip back to the Final Four in the 2018 edition of the all-coveted College Cup Playoff.

December 7, 2018

Zips Aim to Continue Decade of Success with a Championship Finish

By Omar Hernandez

Omar Hernandez takes a look back at the long road Akron has had this year on its way to yet another College Cup appearance.

December 7, 2018

Bright Road Ahead as College Cup Returns to “Soccer Heaven”

By Brandon Victor

This week, thousands of fans will pour into Harder Stadium to watch a new NCAA men’s soccer champion be crowned.

December 7, 2018

Akron Hopes for Second Cinderella Finish in ‘Soccer Heaven’

By Jorge Mercado

The last time Akron was in Santa Barbara for a College Cup the Zips won their first title in program history. This year, Akron will hope to repeat its good fortune in more ways than one.

December 7, 2018

Vom Steeg’s Strong Will Brings College Cup Back to a University Campus

By Jorge Mercado

Head Coach Tim Vom Steeg discusses the importance of the College Cup returning to Santa Barbara, not just for the community but for college soccer as well.

December 4, 2018

Gauchos Pick Up Second Win of the Season Against Grand Canyon

By Kunal Mehta

Looking to gain some steam heading into conference season, the women's basketball team took down the Grand Canyon Antalopes 66-55.

December 4, 2018

Huskies Outlast UCSB in Non-Conference Thriller

By Max Kelton

Behind a strong performance by Tacoma native Armond Davis, the Gauchos almost pulled off an upset up north against the Washington Huskies.

November 29, 2018

Pivotal Non-Conference Games Await Gauchos Thursday, Saturday

By Max Kelton

The men's basketball team faces their toughest stretch of the year as they are set to play Sacramento State and the University of Washington.

November 29, 2018

UCSB Earns Invite to NIVC Tournament, Faces Fresno St.

By Jorge Mercado

After being selected to compete in the NIVC Tournament, the Gauchos will travel to Las Vegas for a first-round match up against Fresno State.

November 29, 2018

Proposal For a Smaller, More-Balanced NBA

By Spencer Ault

Staff writer Spencer Ault voices his proposal for a cutback of NBA teams, from 30 to 24.

November 29, 2018

Freshman Setter Olivia Lovenburg’s Immediate Impact

By Jake Ciccone

Olivia Lovenberg has been dominant in her first year on the UCSB women's volleyball team, even earning a place on the Big West All-Freshman team. Staff writer Jake Ciccone explains how she got to that point in the first ...