Sports

February 9, 2018

Gauchos Face Thriving Toreros Looking for Signature Win

By Brandon Victor

After two wins at home this past weekend, the Gauchos will head on the road to face San Diego, a team that recently beat the No. 10 team in the nation.

February 8, 2018

Gauchos Aim to Keep Momentum Ahead of 2-Game Road Trip

By Calvin Thrift

In the midst of conference play, the UCSB women’s basketball team will be on the road for its next two games in which it will face off against UC Riverside and Cal State Fullerton.

February 8, 2018

Nexus and Answer: The Sweet Life of ‘E-Chill’ … Overseas

By Sean White

Sports Co-Editor Sean White was able to catch up with one of the best to ever do it on a UCSB basketball court, former point guard Eric Childress and see how the professional life is treating him.

February 8, 2018

Battle of the Big West Alpha Dogs: Gauchos Travel to UC Davis

By Spencer Ault

The battle for first place is officially on and UCSB will hope to take complete control of the Big West following its visit to UC Davis.

February 8, 2018

No. 13 ‘Chos to Participate in Triton Invitational

By Andrew Hernandez

The UCSB women’s water polo team will travel to San Diego to take part in the Triton Invitational for two days beginning on Feb. 10, starting with their first game against No. 18 San Diego State.

February 5, 2018

No. 14 Gauchos End Visit to Provo With a Split Against No. 6 BYU

By Richard Benites

UCSB ended its time in Provo with a win over one of the nation's top teams in BYU before being defeated by the Cougars the next day.

February 5, 2018

UCSB Come Up Short Twice in Three Matches, Get One Win in Home Opener Doubleheader

By Andrew Bishop

UCSB played three matches in two days, and the results showed it.

February 5, 2018

UCSB’s Historic Home Streak Lives On with Win Over CSUN

By Spencer Ault

UCSB keeps its best start in program history alive with a victory over the visiting CSUN Matadors.

February 4, 2018

Edelman’s Career Night Gets Gauchos Back on Track With Win Over Hawaii

By Calvin Thrift

The Gauchos get rid of their two-game skid with a win over the Rianbow Wahine.

February 1, 2018

Gauchos Encounter Trouble Scoring Against CSUN

By Kendra Jackson

The Gauchos were unable to prevent the Matadors multiple scoring stretches.

February 1, 2018

Protect the Dome: Gauchos Host Hawaii Aiming to Seize Control of Big West

By Omar Hernandez

Tied for first place in the Big West, the UCSB men's basketball team puts its 9-0 home record to the test in a match against third-place Hawaii on Thursday.

February 1, 2018

The ‘G.O.A.T.’ vs. the Hope: Brady & Foles Prepare for Battle

By Richard Benites

Superbowl LII is officially upon us and no storyline has dominated more than that of the greatest quarterback on one side going up against a backup that has exceeded expectations.

February 1, 2018

A Trip Down Memory Lane: Our Favorite Super Bowls

By Kendra Jackson, Andrew Bishop, Spencer Ault

Three of our staff writers give their takes on their favorite Super Bowl moments.

February 1, 2018

Super Bowl LII Sleeper Picks

By Omar Hernandez

We all know about the big names going into Super Bowl 52, but what about the players that could prevail from under the radar?

February 1, 2018

Super Bowl LII Key Matchups: Offense vs. Defense

By Brandon Victor, Andrew Hernandez, Calvin Thrift

It's the most wonderful time of the year, Super Bowl time! And the Daily Nexus sports staff breaks down both the Eagles and Patriots vs the other team's defense. Enjoy!

January 31, 2018

Gauchos Host CSUN in Heavyweight Conf. Bout

By Kendra Jackson

Fresh off a close loss to UC Davis, the UCSB women's basketball team is geared to go up against Cal State Northridge in a home match taking place on Wednesday, January 31.