Sports

Cross Country: Gauchos Gallop Toward Pre-NCAAs

October 2, 2002 by

The UCSB men's and women's cross country teams have three weeks to train and assess themselves before they lace up their sneakers for the Pre-NCAA Meet in Terre Haute.
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Women’s Waterpolo: Santa Barbara Hires New Women’s Water Polo Coach

October 2, 2002 by

UC Santa Barbara Athletic Director Gary Cunningham announced the hiring of the new UCSB women's water polo head coach, Danielle Altman.
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Men’s Water Polo: Santa Barbara Rips Redlands, Falls to Lions in L.A.

October 1, 2002 by

The USCB men's water polo team may be young, but they're not about to use some excuse about rebuilding this year. They want to win now.
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Cross Country: Gauchos Commit Cardinal Sin at Palo Alto

October 1, 2002 by

In a long season, the UCSB men's and women's cross country teams will not focus entirely on short-term goals, but on preparing for the long haul.
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Gauchos Take Five for Niners

September 30, 2002 by

It was a glorious weekend for the No. 10 UCSB women's volleyball team as they not only knocked off their biggest rival, No. 6 Long Beach State at the Pyramid, but also defeated Big West opponent UC Ir...
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Santa Barbara Stirs Hornets’ Nest, Stings Late

September 30, 2002 by

Following a wet weekend on campus, Sunday afternoon's forecast called for clear skies after the No. 24 UCSB men's soccer team soaked up a home victory over the Hornets.
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UCSB Tames Lions, Crumbles at SDSU

September 30, 2002 by

The UCSB women's soccer team managed a split over the weekend, easily disposing of Columbia 3-0, yet dropping a 2-1 contest to San Diego State.
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UCSB Hits The Beach

September 27, 2002 by

Few things are as awe-inspiring and emotionally charging as watching a sporting event in which your favorite player gets injured, only to return against all odds to try and help the team on to victory...
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Men’s Tennis: Top Santa Barbara Netter Earns No. 40 Ranking Among Division I Elite

September 27, 2002 by

UCSB senior netter Carlos Palencia has consolidated and expanded his reputation among the nation's top tennis players, boosting the UCSB men's tennis team's morale and quest for national recognition.
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Gauchos Gear Up for Glory

September 26, 2002 by

Reeling from a season of disappointment, the UCSB women's volleyball team ended 2001 with the its earliest exit from the NCAA Tournament since 1993. No wonder there were more questions than answers ab...
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Santa Barbara Tops Rivals, Polls

September 26, 2002 by

Santa Barbara anticipates that its early domination will impress the pollsters and the voters of the NCAA tournament committee in a few months.
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A Cozy Night of Wrestling Fright in the Thunderdome

September 26, 2002 by

The announcer comes on and proclaims that tonight's SmackDown! event is sponsored by the JVC Tower of Power - and not just the horn section. The crowd boos.
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Gauchos On Cruise Control at 5-0

September 20, 2002 by

After winning the Big West Championship in 2001 the UCSB men's soccer team was psyched to get a shot at the rest of the collegiate squads at the NCAAs. Ten months later, the Gauchos are still waiting ...
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SB Hopes to Get Kicks on Route to Title

September 20, 2002 by

Falling one game shy of a Big West crown can make any team anxious to start the next season on the right foot.
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WWE: Return of the King: Rey Mysterio Reigns as Lord of the Ring

September 20, 2002 by

Mysterio brings his unique style to the UCSB Events Center on Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Smackdown! Tour of Defiance.
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