Sports

Fresh Start for Gauchos as They Open Big West Play Hosting UCR

September 28, 2017 by

UCSB hopes to erase the memory of a sixth-place finish in conference play last season with a match its 2017 Big West opener against UCR.
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No. 8 UCSB Welcomes No. 3 Cal in Hopes of Earning Signature Win

September 28, 2017 by

The Gauchos are looking to knock off the Golden Bears for the first time since 2004 and improve to 9-4 on the season.
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Gaucos Set to Begin Big West Conf. Play vs. UCR & CSUF

September 20, 2017 by

With its first win now under its belt, the UCSB women's volleyball team looks to carry that momentum into its Big West conference opening weekend matchups versus UC Riverside and Cal State Fullerton.
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Gauchos Remain Winless After Three Tough Losses in Annual Thunderdome Classic

September 13, 2017 by

UCSB is now 0-9 on the season after suffering three losses in its annual tournament, the Thunderdome Classic, to Yale, No. 19 USC and Arkansas.
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Gauchos Participate in Utah State Invitation Searching For First Win

September 1, 2017 by

The UCSB women’s volleyball team’s travels continue as it will take on another slate of away matches against Montana St., the University of Pacific, and Utah State at the Utah State Invitational i...
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Gauchos End Season Opening Weekend Empty-Handed, Go 0-3 at Baylor Tournament

August 31, 2017 by

It was a rough opening weekend for the UCSB women's volleyball team as the Gauchos left their road trip winless after facing Illinois St., No. 15 Florida St., and Baylor.
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Strong Defensive Effort Secures Gauchos First Road Victory of the Season

August 20, 2017 by

An early goal from senior forward Amanda Ball was enough to help the Gauchos secure a close 1-0 victory at San Jose State to begin the year 2-0.
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Gauchos Begin 5-Game Road Trip at San Jose State

August 20, 2017 by

UCSB hopes to keep the momentum up when they travel to Spartan Soccer Complex for its first road test of the season.
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Enthusiastic Gauchos Host Idaho in Reg. Season Opener

August 18, 2017 by

Head Coach Paul Stumpf and his UCSB team is ready to put away the misfortunes of last seasons and begin fresh against Idaho tonight at Harder.
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Women’s Soccer Kicks Off Hopeful 2017 Campaign Hosting Westmont & North Texas in Exhibitions

August 9, 2017 by

The UCSB women’s soccer team will be the first returning to the field of play as it hosts two exhibition matches at Harder Stadium this week beginning with Westmont tonight.
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UCSB Crew Making Waves, Men & Women Claim National Championships

June 9, 2017 by

Competing across the country and often against NCAA Division II schools, UCSB has made a serious name for itself in the collegiate rowing scene.
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No Prior Experience Necessary: Matt Kuskey’s Unique Journey to the NCAA Finals

June 8, 2017 by

Most Division-I athletes have been excelling in their sport for years, but in the case of Matthew Kuskey, his transition to becoming one of the best Javelin throwers in college was a short one.
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2017 Nexus Sports Awards – Best Sports Moment of the Year

June 8, 2017 by

Some moments in sports are things we will never forget, and a team winning its first conference championship in nearly 20 years is one of those moments.
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2017 Nexus Sports Awards – Best Record Breaking Performance & Most Unexpected Team

June 8, 2017 by and

One of the best things to witness in sports is record-breaking performances and watching a team outperform expectations.
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2017 Nexus Sports Awards – Final Farewell: Morgan Mays & Tori Usgaard Prevail as Senior Standouts

June 8, 2017 by and

Being a Division-I athlete is one of the hardest things to do in any sport, and these two captured the essence of being a competent athlete all throughout their collegiate careers especially their sen...
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