Sports

February 7, 2001

The NHL Needs a Makeover

By Matt Heitner

Left bemused by this strange sport, I, in my infinite wisdom, propose a radical new plan that will save the NHL, both in America and around the world.

February 6, 2001

Gaucho Baseball Finds Learning Experience in First Season Game

By Matt Heitner

Despite winning only one of three games against San Jose State, the Gauchos were able to showcase their high-powered lineup and determine where they need to improve if they are to contend for the Big West championship.

February 6, 2001

Gaucho Swimmers Finish Strong in Last Home Meet

By Brooke Roberts

The Gauchos swam by Irvine last Saturday afternoon in their last home meet of the season, as well as their last meet before traveling to Long Beach to compete in the Big West Championships.

February 6, 2001

Women’s Tennis Remains Optimistic Despite Loss to Northridge

By Clancy Roberts

The UCSB women's tennis team packed up its rackets and headed down to Cal State Northridge in search of its first win of the season.

February 5, 2001

Vuk Cooking Up a Storm; Gauchos Rolling on Road

By Eliav Appelbaum

The UCSB men's basketball team was sparked by their junior power forward's perfect night from the floor, while the Gauchos overpowered Pacific 73-67 on Saturday night for their third straight victory.

February 5, 2001

UCSB Succumbs to Loyola Marymount in Season-Opening Doubleheader

By Jason Chau

The players on the UCSB women's softball team began their 2001 season Saturday with their eyes set ahead to a Big West championship, but realized they couldn't look too far ahead after dropping both games of a doublehead...

February 5, 2001

Santa Barbara Attack 49s the 49ers, Thrashes Pacific

By Matt Heitner

By defeating Pacific and Long Beach State, the UCSB women's basketball team left no doubt that they are still the best in the Big West Conference, extending their conference winning streak to 49 games.

February 5, 2001

Gauchos Whack Lions

By John Liu

The UCSB men's tennis team outplayed Loyola Marymount Saturday afternoon at home to notch their first win of the season in convincing fashion, five games to two.

February 2, 2001

Men’s Basketball Overcomes 11-Point Deficit At Long Beach

By Eliav Appelbaum

A rejuvenated UCSB men's basketball team walked into the Pyramid last night to face Big West foe Long Beach State, and came out with a stunning 78-71 comeback victory.

February 2, 2001

Women’s Basketball Ready to Rumble Versus Pacific, Long Beach

By Matt Heitner

The Gauchos will first travel to Stockton to play second-place Pacific (11-7, 4-1 in the Big West) and will then head to the Pyramid to face third-place Long Beach State (9-9, 4-1).

February 2, 2001

Swim Team Will Meet its Final Match at Campus Pool

By Brooke Roberts

The Gauchos are pitted against Irvine in their last home meet of the year Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Campus Pool. Santa Barbara's meet against the Anteaters will be "Senior Day" for a number of the team members...

February 2, 2001

Hawai’i Spikes Gaucho Volleyball

By Brittany Langan

The Gauchos (3-2 overall, 1-2 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) did not put up much of a fight against the Warriors (6-1, 2-0) and lost in three short games, 16-30, 17-30, 24-30.

February 1, 2001

Mens’s Basketball Seeks Revenge Against Long Beach

By Eliav Appelbaum

Santa Barbara will try to avenge its 76-75 loss to Long Beach State on Jan. 18 by going after the 49ers at their own dome, the Pyramid, at 7 p.m., in a game televised by Fox Sports Net 2. The game is expected to be just ...

February 1, 2001

UCSB Baseball to Begin Season in Battle Versus San Jose State

By Matt Heitner

The UCSB baseball team kicks off the 2001 season this Friday, squaring off against College World Series participant San Jose State in a three-game series. With nine starters returning from last year's club, Santa Barbara...

February 1, 2001

Our Criminal Heroes: Some NFL Players May be Getting Away With…

By Matt Heitner

Former Green Bay Packers' tight end Mark Chmura is presently in jail, pending the outcome of his current case. He is accused of sexually assaulting the girl that babysat for his two children! I know that he is innocent u...

January 31, 2001