Sports

March 7, 2002

Gauchos Pass First Round

By Eliav Appelbaum

The UCSB women's basketball team survived an early 7-3 Cal State Fullerton lead and a late 13-3 Titan run to hold on for a 73-62 win Wednesday evening at the Anaheim Convention Center.

March 7, 2002

Sports Column: Fans, NBA Must Remember ‘Veteran’ Bryant Still Only 23

By Michael Long

On March 1, fans visiting Staples Center in Los Angeles hoping to witness a competitive NBA matchup between the Lakers and Pacers, saw more action than their wallets paid for.

March 7, 2002

Sports Feature Photo: That’s Why It’s Called a Jump Shot

By Staff

Junior forward Mark Hull and the UCSB men's basketball team begin play in the Big West Tournament tonight at the Anaheim Convention Center against Central Coast rival Cal Poly.

March 6, 2002

Baseball: Gauchos Paste Cal Poly

By Josh Tosney

The UCSB baseball team scored 11 runs on 12 hits for an 11-4 thrashing of visiting Cal Poly. Santa Barbara smacked three soaring home runs in a thorough spanking of the Mustangs that saw All-American James Garcia earn hi...

March 6, 2002

Women’s Water Polo: Santa Barbara Struggles vs. Stanford, Spartans at Pool

By Eliot Biggert

At only the midpoint of their grueling five-month season, this year's UCSB women's water polo team has seen its share of both glory and heartbreak. The Gauchos raced to a 7-0 start, but have since fallen in troubled wate...

March 6, 2002

Men’s Tennis: Toreros, San Diego State Triumph Over UCSB

By Keith Busam

The No. 75 UCSB men's tennis team struggled through a tough road trip to San Diego this past weekend and was unable to win either of its two matches.

March 4, 2002

French Earns 300 Big Ones

By Matt Heitner

But French and UCSB showed no signs of slowing down this weekend, claiming their seventh straight Big West Title with victories over Cal State Fullerton and UC Riverside.

March 4, 2002

Baseball: Waves Put Brakes on Santa Barbara

By Justin Goldman

The UCSB baseball team had been hoping to ride the Waves to victory this weekend. Instead, it got caught in an undertow.

March 4, 2002

Gauchos Pull Away From Highlanders

By Eliav Appelbaum

The Gauchos pulled away from Riverside in the final four minutes for a 80-58 victory Saturday night at the Thunderdome to send senior centers Adama Ndiaye and Mike Vukovich out on a winning note.

March 4, 2002

Softball: UCSB Struggles in Red Desert Classic

By Clancy Roberts

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. At least that's what the UCSB softball team hopes after going 1-4 at the Red Desert Classic in Utah last weekend.

March 4, 2002

Miscues Hurt UCSB Against No. 1 UCLA

By Michael Long

Santa Barbara lost the emotional battle at Rob Gym to the Bruins 3-1. The Bruins knocked off UCSB and its six-match winning streak by a score of 30-26, 29-31, 30-23, 30-23.

March 4, 2002

Men’s Gymnastics: Gauchos Find Balance, Eye Post Season

By Chris Freet

This time of the year there is always talk about bubble teams, those living on the edge between making the postseason and hitting the golf course early. The UCSB men's gymnastics team can be added to the list of teams ho...

March 4, 2002

Sports Feature Photo: Who’s the Mann?

By Staff

March 1, 2002

UCSB Hunkers to Win

By Justin Goldman

This weekend the UCSB baseball team will be hoping to ride the Waves to victory. The Gauchos (9-7) open a three-game series against Pepperdine (8-10) Friday afternoon at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium.

March 1, 2002

Gauchos Stay Spotless at Home

By Mike Long

After a week of rest, the UCSB men's volleyball team suited up and got the blood flowing in preparation for tomorrow's main event. Thursday night, the Gauchos showed Pacific what it's like to play at Rob Gym.

March 1, 2002