Sports

October 23, 2001

UCSB Tops Utah State, Idaho

By Clancy Roberts

What do you get when you combine the rookie class of the UCSB women's soccer team and two matches at Harder Stadium in the second weekend of Big West play? A clean sweep.

October 23, 2001

Gauchos Plunder Vandals, Utah State

By Keith Busam

With an overall record of just 12-9, most would not expect that the #23 UCSB women’s volleyball team would be in a good position this late in the season.

October 23, 2001

Women’s Swimming: Gauchos Defeat Beavers, Fall to Bruins in Tri-Meet

By Nick Arseniak

On a cloudy and overcast Friday afternoon at Campus Pool, the defending 2001 Big West Champion, the UCSB women's swim team, took on 2001 Pac-10 Champion UCLA and Oregon State in a three-way meet.

October 23, 2001

From the Cheap Seats: Rams’ Canidate Shines in Starting Role; Chicago’s Rookies Shine

By Matt Heitner

Just when you thought you had seen it all from the greatest show on earth, the St. Louis Rams and Head Coach Mike Martz pull a new rabbit out of their hat.

October 22, 2001

UCSB Sweeps Irvine Before Tough Loss to #1 LBSU

By Keith Busam

Riding a five-match winning streak, the #24 UCSB women's volleyball team was hoping to pull off the improbable Saturday night at the Thunderdome against #1 Long Beach State.

October 22, 2001

Santa Barbara Rallies to Top Cal Poly

By Justin Tenuto

UCSB came out sluggish in the first half. The sloppy play led to an early Cal Poly goal by forward Mark Jones, whose shot was deflected off the Gaucho defense and into the net.

October 22, 2001

Gauchos Fall to Waves, Cardinal Over Weekend

By Nick Arseniak

The #10 UCSB men's water polo team spent the weekend playing the role of David attempting to slay the Goliaths of water polo. In both cases, the Gauchos came up short.

October 22, 2001

Trimble Signs On as New Women’s Gymnastics Head Coach

By Staff

Last week Athletic Director Gary Cunningham hired former four-year member of the UCSB women's gymnastics team Alanna Trimble as head coach for the final year of the program.

October 22, 2001

Sports Feature Photo: Spence to Save the Day

By Staff

October 19, 2001

UCSB Faces Irvine, #1 long Beach State in Showdown at Thunderdome

By Keith Busam

The #24 UCSB women's volleyball team is hot, and this weekend is the perfect time to see just where the Gauchos stand now that they are officially back on track.

October 19, 2001

Santa Barbara To Head South to Northridge

By Justin Tenuto

Last weekend was one of turn-arounds for the UCSB men's soccer team. It broke a 252-minute scoreless streak but also let in two goals each game.

October 19, 2001

Gauchos Prepare for Big West Rivals Irvine, USU

By Clancy Roberts

After a disappointing 2-0 loss to Northridge, the Gauchos will shoot to improve upon their 1-1 conference record tonight when they host fifth-place Utah State (5-6-1 overall, 2-2-0 Big West) at Harder Stadium.

October 18, 2001

Gauchos Refuse to Dog Paddle, Hope to Hit Pool in Stride

By Nick Arseniak

After months of hard training and swimming endless laps, the 2001-2002 UCSB men's and women's swim teams begin their respective seasons looking forward to a bright season in hopes of repeating as Big West Champions.

October 18, 2001

Santa Barbara Club Surfing Tries to Catch Waves, Titles

By Jenny Patterson

With several top surfers returning and many talented additions, UCSB will try to "win it all," captain Andy Miller said. Though the club team has a heavy past to live up to, enthusiasm and talent will lift this squad.

October 18, 2001

Midweek Report: UCSB Offense Wakes

By Justin Tenuto

The UCSB men's soccer team hadn't scored more than a single goal since Sept. 6 against San Diego State. So when the Gauchos went into the half down 2-0 against Fullerton, the team needed more than ever to break that stre...

October 17, 2001