Sports

April 9, 2003

Men’s Lacrosse: Santa Barbara Nears First Title

By Alexi Lykissas Reporter

Picture a Wednesday night during the second week of classes: Are you stuck watching your roommate play Doom on your computer again? If you would like to add a little excitement to your life, get off your rear and head ov...

April 8, 2003

Ill the Thrill: Orange Jubilation

By Eliav Appelbaum

The beaming dreams of Syracuse and Head Coach Jim Boeheim burst to radiant life Monday night in an 81-78 victory over Kansas at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans.

April 8, 2003

Women’s Water Polo: Gauchos Sink, Then Swim on Road Trip

By Matt Faust

Santa Barbara gave the Golden Bears (12-5, 5-2 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) an early scare after a quick goal from freshman utility Jennifer D'Anna only 1:40 into the game gave UCSB a 1-0 edge.

April 8, 2003

Women’s Tennis: Santa Barbara Splits Down South

By Michael Long

The UCSB women's tennis team split in a pair of Big West road matches last weekend by dropping a tight 4-3 match at #71 Long Beach State before cruising to a 6-1 victory over Riverside at the RecCen Courts on Senior Day.

April 7, 2003

Baseball: Anteaters Shout ‘Sayonara’ to SB

By Bryan DeSena

The Gauchos entered last weekend with a four-game winning streak and came out shaking their heads at what could have been. The UCSB baseball team dropped two of its first three conference games over the weekend to Irvine...

April 7, 2003

Softball: Heartbreak Hotel: Occupied

By Harry Berezin

Every team goes through a gut check at some point in the course of a grueling season. The true test of character and ability is how the team responds to these hardships. That point has arrived for the UCSB softball team.

April 7, 2003

Hawaii Gives Gauchos Trouble in Paradise

By Matt Faust

Despite having a few days to relax on the beach and prepare a game plan against the defending national champions, the UCSB men's volleyball team lost both matches this weekend to #2 Hawaii at the Stan Sheriff Center in H...

April 7, 2003

Taylor Gleans AP All-American Honors

By Michael Long

Junior center Lindsay Taylor, the dominant threat in the middle for the UCSB women's basketball team, was named an honorable mention All-American by the Associated Press.

April 4, 2003

Men’s Baseball: Santa Barbara Plans On Jarring Anteaters

By Bryan DeSena

After over two months of non-conference matchups against 15 different opponents, the UCSB baseball team begins its quest for a Big West Conference championship today against Irvine.

April 4, 2003

UCSB Banks on Fun in Sun

By Matt Faust

While UCSB bicyclists struggle with the wind, the UCSB men's volleyball team lounges on pristine beaches in Hawaii. But a dose of relaxation may be just the ticket the team needs for revenge.

April 4, 2003

Softball: Gauchos Hope to Recover vs. UOP

By Chris Trenchard

At 24-12, it seems outlandish for a team that finished 27-36 last season to be displeased. But expectations for the UCSB softball team have skyrocketed.

April 4, 2003

Women’s Water Polo: Gauchos To Go Bear Hunting

By Matt Faust

The #10 UCSB women's water polo team heads north this weekend to face #3 California today at 4 p.m. The Gauchos then travel to Stockton on Saturday to face Pacific at noon.

April 3, 2003

Baseball: Santa Barbara Dismantles Westmont

By Bryan DeSena

For the second time in a month, the UCSB baseball team made quick work of the Warriors of Montecito with Wednesday's 9-5 victory at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium.

April 3, 2003

A Fan’s Notebook: Air Jordan Bids Farewell to L.A.

By Jennifer B. Siverts

After scoring 23 points, the Washington Wizard with the famed number 23 stitched on the back of his jersey began to walk off the court for one last time in Los Angeles.

April 3, 2003

Women’s Tennis: 49ers, Highlanders To Test Gauchos

By Nexus Staff Report

Santa Barbara continues its road swing on Saturday at Long Beach State where the Gauchos will take on the 49ers in an important Big West contest. UCSB returns home on Sunday for a match against UC Riverside at Campus Cou...

April 2, 2003

Women’s Water Polo: Gauchos Sail Over Anteaters

By Matt Faust

The #11 UCSB women's water polo team continued its strong play of late, defeating #15 Irvine 6-5 at Campus Pool on Sunday. Senior two-meter offense Erin Lezak scored the game-winning goal with 18 seconds left, finishing ...