Sports

October 6, 2017

No. 8 UCSB Wins Physical Matchup at Home Against No. 9 Pepperdine

By Calvin Thrift

UCSB is now 9-5 on the season, while Pepperdine falls to 13-7 overall following Thursday night’s game.

October 5, 2017

Gauchos Remain Winless in Conference Play Following 1-1 Draw Against CSUN

By Omar Hernandez

The UCSB women's soccer team managed to avoid its third consecutive loss with a 1-1 tie on the road at Cal State Northridge.

October 5, 2017

UCSB Rides 4-Game Win Streak Into Cal State Northridge Thurs.

By Richard Benites

UCSB hopes to sustain its momentum against a Cal State Northridge team that is in need of a victory.

October 5, 2017

Gauchos Aiming to Overcome Conf. Adversity Heading to Hawaii

By Kayla Talley

Coming off two tough losses, the UCSB women’s volleyball team is headed to Honolulu, Hawaii this Friday to take on the Rainbow Warriors.

October 5, 2017

Gauchos Hoping for Reversal of Fortune, Face CSUN in Critical Big West Match

By Omar Hernandez

UCSB will hope to overcome its bad start to conference play with a road test against Cal State Northridge.

October 5, 2017

Familiar Foes Meet: No. 8 UCSB Welcomes No. 9 Pepperdine

By Calvin Thrift

Coming off a close loss to No. 3 Cal, UCSB will hope to pick up a win against Pepperdine to begin moving in the right direction.

October 1, 2017

Gauchos Fall to Irvine 4-1 in Second Game of Conference Play

By Omar Hernandez

UCSB falls to 0-2 in conference play after another 4-1 loss this time coming against favorites to win the Big West, UC Irvine.

October 1, 2017

Men’s Soccer Continues Strong Offensive Showing Against Winless Highlanders

By Andrew Hernandez

UCSB improves to 2-0 in conference play after defeating winless UC Riverside 3-1 at home.

September 29, 2017

Strong Second-Half Leads Gauchos Past Titans in Big West Opener

By Richard Benites

Despite falling behind early, the Gauchos scored four unanswered goals to shock CSUF 5-2 in their conference opener.

September 28, 2017

Why Sports and Politics Must Mix: Introducing Uncomfortability

By Omar Hernandez

Daily Nexus sports writer Omar Hernandez explores the reality of the sports and political world and analyzes the viewpoints that have hurt and helped those discussions.

September 28, 2017

‘Chos Look to Rock Harder Thursday Hosting CSUF

By Richard Benites

The UCSB men's soccer team hopes of repeating as regular season North Big West champs kicking off its conference season against Cal State Fullerton.

September 28, 2017

Stay Woke! But, Stay in Your Own League

By Sean White

Colin Kaepernick's protest has become a movement that provides a voice for the voiceless. Sports Co-Editor Sean White shares his perspective on the relationship between racial inequality and sports.

September 28, 2017

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

By Omar Hernandez

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.

September 28, 2017

No. 8 UCSB Welcomes No. 3 Cal in Hopes of Earning Signature Win

By Jorge Mercado

The Gauchos are looking to knock off the Golden Bears for the first time since 2004 and improve to 9-4 on the season.

September 20, 2017

Gaucos Set to Begin Big West Conf. Play vs. UCR & CSUF

By Sean White

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.