Sports

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...

April 27, 2016

Greatness Comes in Pairs

By Xavier Cardenas

Looking to take each of their playing careers to a higher level, the UCSB women's tennis team's transfer athletes in Palina Dubavets and Stefani Stojic have brought a refreshing element to the Gauchos' program this seaso...

April 26, 2016

No. 20 Gauchos Looking Forward To Rematch Against Gaels

By Jorge Mercado

UCSB will look to avenge not only its three losses this past weekend courtesy of Cal Poly but also look to avenge its previous loss to the St. Mary's earlier this season.

April 25, 2016

Gauchos Swept For First Time This Season

By Jorge Mercado

Coming into the weekend hot off four straight victories, UCSB was limited to only eight runs over its three games against Cal Poly which led to being swept for the first time this season.

April 25, 2016

Late Goal Prevents No. 7 Gauchos From Capturing No. 1 Seed

By Sinead Leon

With the opportunity to capture the No. 1 seed in the Big West Conference Tournament, the No. 7 UCSB women's water polo team nearly earned the regular season title but were defeated by a game-winning goal in the last 14 ...

April 25, 2016

Solid Performances From Gauchos At San Diego

By Duncan MacPhee

Although most track athletes stayed in Santa Barbara, the few that left to San Diego had some solid performances and showed some good times and distances.

April 25, 2016

UCSB Wins One, Unable to Halt Cal and Long Beach State Rallies

By Antonia Bird

Unable to capitalize on its home advantage, finishing the week 1-3 at Campus Diamond, the UCSB softball team recorded just one win in its series versus Long Beach State following its 8-3 loss to Cal on Wednesday.

April 24, 2016

Gauchos’ Fall Short in Comeback Attempt, Await Selection Process

By Ryan Burns

Despite falling behind 2-0, the No. 6 UCSB men's volleyball team managed to nearly stage a victory in its comeback pursuit in its MPSF Semifinal matchup against No. 1 BYU.