Sports

October 20, 2016

No. 7 UCSB Hosting LBSU in Second Ever Night Game

By Jorge Mercado

The Gauchos are ready to face off in its second conference game of the season against LBSU at Campus Pool for a primetime match-up.

October 20, 2016

UCSB to Face UCR, UCI to Gain Edge in Conference Play

By Antonia Bird

The Gauchos are seeking their first win at UC Riverside since 2010 and at UC Irvine to improve upon their current fourth place standing.

October 20, 2016

Gauchos Remain at T-Dome for the Weekend

By Liam Bailey

The UCSB women's volleyball team will look to win back-to-back conference games for the first time this season as it faces LBSU and CSUN.

October 19, 2016

Gauchos head to UC Davis To Continue Recent Unbeaten Run

By Ryan Burns

Coming off a huge 2-1 win over rival Cal Poly at a rain-soaked Alex G. Spanos Stadium over the weekend, the UCSB men’s soccer team heads to the northern half of the state to face UC Davis.

October 17, 2016

Gauchos Split Another Pair of Conference Matches

By Liam Bailey

UCSB women’s volleyball split its two matches this weekend for the third straight time, as they haven’t been able to come away with back-to-back conference wins so far this season.

October 17, 2016

UCSB Stays on Track Splitting Set Of Games at Cal Poly & CSUF

By Antonia Bird

Looking to make a surge toward the upper end of the Big West standings, the UCSB women's soccer team increased its chances by avoiding a defeat in either of its contests by earning with a 1-1 tie against Blue-Green rival...

October 17, 2016

No. 7 UCSB’s Winning Streak Snapped, Lose at No. 3 USC

By Sean White

Riding the high of a three-game winning streak, the No. 7 Gauchos fell flat on their face at No. 3 USC being blown out 16-6.

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.