Sports

May 2, 2016

Gauchos Remain Atop Big West, Win Back-to-Back Conf. Titles

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

The UCSB men's tennis team secured its second consecutive Big West title over the weekend with its 4-1 victory over UC Irvine. Santa Barbara's season will continue with the NCAA Tournament beginning Thursday, May 19 - M...

May 2, 2016

NBA Playoffs Submerged in Injuries

By Elliot Thornton

Staff writer Elliot Thornton discusses the abundance of injuries that have appeared in the most recent years of the NBA Playoffs with regard to this season's postseason health woes.

May 2, 2016

No. 9 UCSB Earns First Conf. Title and NCAA Bid in Program History

By Sean White

It was a historical weekend for the No. 9 UCSB women's water polo team as the Gauchos 11-5 win over No. 8 Hawaii on Sunday earned them their first Big West Conference title and NCAA Tournament bid in program history.

May 2, 2016

UCSB Claims First Big West Title In Twenty Years

By Xavier Cardenas

After a twenty year hiatus and avenging its loss in the championship last year, the Gauchos win their seventh Big West tournament in school history.

May 2, 2016

Gauchos Sweep Hawaii, Make History In The Process

By Jorge Mercado

UCSB displayed another dominating performance at home, sweeping Hawaii and setting a new record for most consecutive home wins.

May 2, 2016

Gauchos Win Final Home Series

By Liam Bailey

UCSB wins its final home series of the season and makes sure seniors get a great send-off.

May 2, 2016

Gauchos Continue Dominance in Rival Showdown

By Duncan MacPhee

Having not lost in a dual meet against Cal Poly since 2010, UCSB's track and field teams defeated the Mustangs for yet another consecutive year.

May 1, 2016

No. 5 UCSB Men’s Volleyball Season Recap

By Ryan Burns

Despite falling short in its five-set comeback attempt against No. 1 BYU, the No. 5 UCSB men's volleyball team excelled all season especially in the ending weeks of its schedule. Staff writer Ryan Burns recaps the Gaucho...

April 30, 2016

Rivers Performance Exemplifies Why We Love Sports

By Jorge Mercado

Austin Rivers performance last night reminded us sports fans that sports is more than just rings and top players; its about the heart these players display out on that court, field etc.

April 29, 2016

UCSB Hosts Hawaii for a Chance at History

By Jorge Mercado

The Gauchos, coming off an emotional extra inning victory, will host Hawaii and look to avenge its previous series against a conference opponent in which it was swept.

April 28, 2016

A Risky Plunge Rewarded

By Sinead Leon

Committed to enhancing her performance in the pool, Lauren Martin’s intentional redshirt decision has resulted in a career year for the center thus far.

April 28, 2016

Unanimous Decision: Boxing Reigns Supreme

By Xavier Cardenas

In response to Nexus Sport colleague Sean White, Staff Writer Xavier Cardenas gives his input on the long-lasting tenure of boxing that never left and will continue to outpace the growing popularity of UFC/MMA.

April 28, 2016

UCSB Looking To Overcome Tough Losses and Win Big West Tournament

By Sinead Leon

After a tough loss that knocked them out of contention of the No. 1 seed, the Gauchos are ready to bounce back and try to win the Big West Tournament which will be hosted at home at Campus Pool.

April 28, 2016

Gauchos Prepared To Dust Mustangs

By Duncan MacPhee

After most athletes were given last week off, the UCSB Track and Field Team is ready for its annual Blue-Green meet as it travels to Cal Poly.

April 28, 2016

Gauchos Set To Defend Last Years’ Title At Big West Championship

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

After a perfect record in the Big West and capturing the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament, UCSB is ready to defend its championship title.

April 28, 2016

UCSB Hoping to Make Late Surge in Home Finale, To Celebrate Seniors

By Antonia Bird

With the opportunity to possibly ascend to a potential clinching of the No. 2 seed in the Big West standings over the next two weeks, the UCSB softball team will attempt to end its two-game losing streak when it host Haw...