Sports

February 25, 2004

Mind Over Matter

By Michael Long

Oftentimes in war, the success of the victors stems from their unique ability to win over their enemies' will. Successful warriors can compel their adversaries to give in to their demands by initiating calculating mind g...

February 25, 2004

W. Rugby: Gauchos Invite ASU to Harder

By Jonathan Tu

The women's rugby team will host Arizona State this Saturday at 11 a.m. at Harder Stadium.

February 25, 2004

W. Track: Santa Barbara Storms To Victory

By Sean Swaby

In a scene that more closely resembled a scene of an Ernest Hemingway novel than typical Southern California weather, the UCSB women's track and field team crushed opponents Westmont College and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps.

February 25, 2004

M. Big West Basketball: Two-Headed Horsemen Lead Big Charge

By Michael Long

At the beginning of the season, coaches and media praised the Big West for its parity, stressing that nearly every team possessed enough talent to be competitive at the end of the season.

February 24, 2004

Swimming: Gauchos Win Big West Title

By Stephanie Cain

Hard work, sacrifice, and ambition do pay off. At least, they did for the UCSB men's swimming team. For four days, the UCSB men's and women's swimming teams competed in the Big West Swimming Championships in Long Beach.

February 24, 2004

W. Tennis: Santa Barbara Stumbles in Idaho

By Sean Swaby

This weekend the UCSB women's tennis team traveled into Potato Country to compete in the Boise State University four-team tournament in Idaho. The Gauchos embarked on their trip in hopes of improving their 2-4 overall re...

February 24, 2004

W. Water Polo: UCSB Drops Weekend Games

By Jessica Vrazilek

The #11 UCSB women's water polo team played the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation's two highest ranked teams this weekend, losing to #1 USC on Saturday in Los Angeles and to #2 UCLA on Sunday at Campus Pool.

February 24, 2004

Baseball: SB Sails Through Waves

By Danny MacLeith

For the third time this season, UCSB sophomore starting pitcher Michael Martin (3-0) climbed the hill after a Gaucho loss and delivered a victory with senior closer Aaron Jones making the final pitch for his fourth save ...

February 23, 2004

M. Basketball: Matadors Close Door

By Michael Long

The UCSB men's basketball team entertained high hopes for the 2003-04 season. But a record of 13-10 overall and 7-7 in the Big West in mid-February was not something the Gauchos envisioned during November practices.

February 23, 2004

W. Basketball: Santa Barbara Teases Northridge

By Lauren Creamer

The UCSB women's basketball team secured at least the second seed in the Big West Conference Tournament with a 64-48 victory over Northridge Saturday night in the Thunderdome.

February 23, 2004

Baseball: Pepperdine Slashes Gauchos

By Danny MacLeith

A lack of execution dampened the Gauchos' chances of winning Friday's baseball game against Pepperdine (2-3), and rain took care of Saturday and Sunday to make for a disappointing weekend for Santa Barbara (5-4).

February 23, 2004

Waves Crash Directly into UCSB, Rob Gym

By Lauren Creamer

The Waves crashed down on the #6 UCSB men's volleyball team Saturday night at Rob Gym as Pepperdine swept the Gauchos 3-0. The recently surging #4 Waves smashed #6 Santa Barbara 30-27, 30-26, 30-24.

February 23, 2004

Softball: SB Splits in Soaked Tourney

By Todd Wolfson Staff Writer

Some things don't mix, and one of those things is rain and softball. In a series of games drenched by puddles and rainouts, the UCSB softball team ended up only playing two of their three scheduled games, splitting the g...

February 20, 2004

UOP Blinds UCSB with Eye of the Tiger

By Michael Long

In an emotional game at the Thunderdome on Thursday night, first-place University of the Pacific edged the UCSB men's basketball team in the final minutes 61-58 to complete the regular season sweep of the Gauchos.

February 20, 2004

Gauchos Blast Pacific in Stockton

By Matt Faust

The UCSB women's basketball team made sure that history did not repeat itself on Thursday night in Stockton. Senior center Lindsay Taylor moved to within two points from third place on the Santa Barbara career scoring li...

February 20, 2004

Softball: Cougars Maim Santa Barbara

By Todd Wolfson Staff Writer

On Thursday, Brigham Young University showed the Gauchos that this weekend's tournament wasn't going to be a walk in the park. The Cougars defeated UCSB 6-2 at Campus Diamond, evening up their record at 3-3 as the Gaucho...