Sports

October 17, 2016

Gauchos Rain on Mustangs Parade

By Ryan Burns

Able to keep its unbeaten streak in conference play alive, the UCSB men's soccer team's 2-1 victory over Blue-Green rival Cal Poly helped keep the Gauchos atop the Big West standings.

October 16, 2016

No. 7 ‘Chos Dominate in Wins Over La Verne & Whittier

By Sean White

In the final two of its four matches at Campus Pool, the No. 7 UCSB men's water polo team made a profound statement outscoring both La Verne and Whittier by a combined score of 31-5.

October 15, 2016

UCSB To Face Struggling Cal Poly ’Stangs

By Jorge Mercado

After a tie in its last home match against Sac State , the Gauchos are ready to pick up its fourth win of the Big West season at green-rival Cal Poly.

October 15, 2016

No. 7 UCSB Hosts La Verne, Whittier in Doubleheader, Travels to So Cal to Face No. 3 USC

By Jorge Mercado

Coming off a win last night, the Gauchos now have a doubleheader today before heading on the road to USC tomorrow.

October 14, 2016

Gauchos Roll Past Spartans 13-7, Notch First Conference Win

By Jorge Mercado

The No. 7 UCSB men’s water polo team picked up a big win in its conference opener Friday night under the lights as it beat San Jose State handily, 13-7.

October 14, 2016

Early Goals and Resolute Defending Results in 1-1 Draw Between Gauchos & Hornets

By Ryan Burns

Despite riding into its Wednesday night match versus Sacramento State on a three-match winning streak, the momentum of the UCSB men's soccer team was not enough to score one more goal past the Hornets' stifling defense i...

October 14, 2016

No. 7 UCSB Opens Conference Against SJSU in First-Ever Night Match at Home

By Jorge Mercado

After 20-plus years in the MPSF, the Gauchos begin conference play in the Golden Coast Conference while also taking part in its first ever match under the lights.

October 13, 2016

No. 7 Gauchos Fall to No. 1 Bruins Despite Valiant Effort

By Jorge Mercado

No. 7 UCSB gave top-ranked UCLA their most physical match of the season and kept it close right until the very end.

October 13, 2016

Former Gaucho Star, Lakers Coach Brian Shaw Reminisces

By Sean White

Able to catch up with the Los Angeles Lakers new Associate Head Coach Brian Shaw, the Nexus Sports staff had the time to catch up with the former Gaucho and interview him about his expectations for the 2016 NBA season.

October 13, 2016

No. 7 Gauchos Aspire To Upset Top-Ranked UCLA

By Jorge Mercado

The UCSB men's water polo team certainly has its hands full facing unbeaten, No. 1 UCLA, but it is confident it can get the job done and hand the Bruins their first loss in 53 matches.

October 13, 2016

How Klopp Made Liverpool Contenders in Less than a Year

By Ryan Burns

Five games into the next season, now led by Jurgen Klopp—a genius of high-pressing football and a cultural icon that seems to breathe belief and hope into LFC and it’s fans—and the Reds are flying high.

October 13, 2016

Crunch Time For UCSB as it Hopes to Avenge Loss

By Antonia Bird

Despite owning the best overall record in the Big West standings, the UCSB women's soccer team sits tied at sixth in the conference standings and could use some victories to boost its conference tournament seeding chance...

October 13, 2016

Gauchos Hope To Take Advantage of Faltering Competition

By Liam Bailey

With hopes of surpassing the .500 mark for its conference record, the UCSB women's volleyball team will look to capitalize upon this week's opponents UC Riverside and Cal State Fullerton.

October 11, 2016

UCSB Rides Three-Game Win Streak Into Sac State Meeting

By Ryan Burns

Having won three consecutive matches since opening its Big West schedule, the UCSB men's soccer team will attempt to sustain its momentum in Wednesday's matchup vs. the visiting Sacramento State Hornets.

October 10, 2016

UCSB Capitalizes Against UC Davis, Falls Flat vs. Cal Poly

By Liam Bailey

After picking up its second conference win against UC Davis on Friday, UCSB was unable to even take a set from its green rival Cal Poly Sunday night in a tough loss.