Sports

September 27, 2004

Santa Barbara, S.D. State Settle for Tie

By Kelly Hayes

The fog was thick at Harder Stadium this weekend, but the minds of the UCSB women's soccer players were clear. Their goal: a strong preseason finish going into Big West Conference play next week.

September 27, 2004

Gauchos Fly at Weekend Invitationals

By Stephanie Cain

In each of their third meets of this young season, the Gaucho men's and women's cross country teams have continued to finish in the top five, with the women placing third at the University of Minnesota's Roy Griak Invita...

September 24, 2004

Jones’ Hat Trick Sparks #1 UCSB

By Sean Swaby

Senior forward Neil Jones hadn't scored a goal all season. Thursday night at Harder Stadium however, he scored so many that he was showered by hats, well, figuratively at least.

September 24, 2004

SB Set to Net Riverside

By Lauren Creamer

Undefeated early in the season and coming off an unplanned nine-day break, the #8 UCSB women's volleyball team will travel to the Inland Empire today and tomorrow to play Riverside and Fullerton, both unranked.

September 24, 2004

SB Women Anxious for Sun Devils

By Kelly Hayes

Although school has just started, the UCSB women's soccer season is already in full swing. The Gauchos close out their preseason schedule at home as part of a soccer-filled weekend at Harder Stadium.

September 24, 2004

Gregory’s 30th Season at Helm Looks Promising

By Danny MacLeith

When Gaucho seniors Kristin Nelson, Mari Bell and Amy Sarkaria agreed to play at Santa Barbara four years ago, UCSB women's volleyball was a well-established, solid program still seeking its first Big West championship.

September 24, 2004

Sports Column: Getting Over the Bump

By Matt Boelk

Anyone who has been around sports has inevitably heard the saying, "Defense wins games." In no sport does this clich

September 23, 2004

SB Hosts Highlanders

By Chris Trenchard

#1 UCSB will get its first audition as the #1 team in the country tonight at Harder Stadium at 7 against Big West opponent Riverside. The match marks the beginning of conference play for Santa Barbara while the Highlande...

September 23, 2004

National Championship or Bust for #1 Santa Barbara

By Chris Trenchard

With the afternoon sun parching UCSB's new artificial turf in front of the RecCen, Head Coach Tim Vom Steeg addressed his team as only a true teacher would.

September 23, 2004

Sports Column: Soccer America

By Michael Long

Ultimate success is always measured in championships, but for now, the Gauchos can boast the most fulfilling phrase in sports: "We're # 1!"

September 16, 2004

Chillin’ Like a Chancellor

By Chris Trenchard

Daily Nexus Sports Editor Chris Trenchard caught up with Dr. Yang to discuss all that is Gaucho Athletics, and all that isn't.

September 16, 2004

UCSB Football Has Never Been Better

By Chris Trenchard

Despite popular belief, football is alive and well at UCSB. In fact, in four games, the UCSB football team hasn't allowed a point, disposed of the 21st- and 30th-ranked teams in the country and ascended to the #3 slot in...

September 16, 2004

UCSB Athletes Globe-Trot Over Summer: Jones, Lochhead Represent New Zealand in World Cup Qualifier

By Todd Wolfson Staff Writer

At the end of last year, while most Gauchos were preparing for a long and strenuous finals week, seniors Neil Jones and Tony Lochhead were preparing for a trip back to their native country of New Zealand. Both players we...

September 16, 2004

UCSB Athletes Globe-Trot Over Summer: Women’s Hoopsters Beat Up on Aussie Club Teams in Tour Down Under

By Sean Swaby

Sequels don't often surpass the success of their predecessors. But with six consecutive Big West titles and an unprecedented Sweet 16 appearance last season under their belts, the UCSB women's basketball team still insis...

September 16, 2004

UCSB Athletes Globe-Trot Over Summer: Gaucho Boys of Summer Disperse Across Country, Pacific During Break

By Danny MacLeith

Most college baseball players will play the game, no matter whose name is on the front of their jerseys. Several Gauchos traded in their UCSB gear in late May and scattered across the globe to keep pace with their profes...

July 7, 2004

Softball: Gauchos Face Must-Win Series

By Todd Wolfson Staff Writer

There is no more room for error. This is a must win series. These are the things that the young UCSB softball team (29-26, 11-4) will be hearing for the rest of the week until it faces Long Beach State (43-10, 13-2), who...