Volleyball

October 7, 2013

Gauchos Defeat Rival Cal Poly 3-1

By Michael Jorgenson

UCSB women's volleyball defeats rival Cal Poly.

October 3, 2013

Gauchos Host First Place Cal Poly in Blue-Green Rivarly

By Michael Jorgenson

UCSB women's volleyball preview vs. Cal Poly

September 30, 2013

UCSB Goes 1-1 at Home To Open Big West

By Michael Jorgenson

The UCSB women’s volleyball team went 1-1 this past weekend in what was both their first home and Big West games of the season. After a tough 3-2 loss Friday night against Long Beach State, the Gauchos bounced back to ...

September 26, 2013

UCSB Opens Big West Play vs. Long Beach

By Michael Jorgenson

With a new coach and a new system, there have been a lot of firsts for the UCSB women’s volleyball team this season. This weekend, the Gauchos will be looking for another first as they try to win their first Big West g...

August 28, 2013

Gauchos Ready for Season Under New Head Coach

By Michael Jorgenson

After a disappointing record last season, women's volleyball is starting off a new season with coach Nicole Lantagne Welch at the helm. This will be the first time in 38 seasons that the legendary Kathy Gregory will not ...

May 22, 2013

UCSB Adds Three Freshmen to the Roster

By Caleb Shoffner

With new Head Coach Nicole Latagne Welch at the helm, the UCSB women’s volleyball team is set to begin a new era. After the departure of just one senior, defensive specialist Erica Lau, there is not much room for newco...

May 20, 2013

UCSB Brings in Three Recruits For Next Year

By Mark Salay

With a majority of players returning from last year’s squad, the UCSB men’s volleyball team will have only three recruits coming in for next season. Although the incoming freshmen bring athleticism and talent, the Ga...

May 16, 2013

Nicole Lantagne Welch Ready To Lead New UCSB Dynasty

By Caleb Shoffner

For the first time in over 38 years, there will be a new coach of the UCSB women’s volleyball team. In January, legendary coach Kathy Gregory announced her retirement as UCSB’s head coach. On February 6, it was annou...

April 26, 2013

Davis Named National Blocker of the Year

By Mark Salay

After four years serving the UCSB men’s volleyball team, senior middle blocker Dylan Davis was honored this past week with the Off The Block/Springbak, Inc. National Blocker of the Year award as voted upon by coaches a...

April 22, 2013

UCSB Ends Season With Loss to UCI

By Mark Salay

It seemed like 2011 was about to repeat itself. After taking a 2-1 lead in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation quarterfinal, the No. 7 UCSB men’s volleyball team seemed on the verge of upsetting No. 3 UC Irvine on t...

April 19, 2013

Gauchos Head to Irvine to Begin Postseason Play

By Mark Salay

It’s one and done from here on out. The No. 7 UCSB men’s volleyball team will make its first playoff appearance since 2011 when they reach the national title game, playing Saturday in the Mountain Pacific Sports Fede...

April 17, 2013

Stepping Up When it Matters Most

By Mark Salay

If you thought the only underdogs winning in college were in basketball, think again. The UCSB men’s volleyball team is entering the playoffs on a streak very reminiscent of when it went on its Cinderella run two years...

April 15, 2013

UCSB Falls in Season Finale to Pepperdine

By Mark Salay

Senior night had no happy ending for the No. 7 UCSB men’s volleyball team. Facing No. 6 Pepperdine at the Thunderdome Friday night, the Gauchos were spurred on by the pregame festivities honoring their four senior play...

April 11, 2013

UCSB Captures Crucial Victory Over USC

By Mark Salay

It wasn’t pretty, but it was a still a win for the No. 7 UCSB men’s volleyball team. Coming off two straight losses, the Gauchos bounced back for a 3-1 win against USC last night at home. Despite earning the much nee...

April 10, 2013

Gauchos Ready to Snap Two-Game Skid

By Mark Salay

With only two games left in the regular season, the No. 7 UCSB men’s volleyball team plans to end the season strong and gain momentum for the playoffs when it plays USC tonight at the Thunderdome. Already with a spot i...

April 8, 2013

UCSB Falls to No. 1 BYU in Full Five Sets

By Mark Salay

  In February, the No. 7 UCSB men’s volleyball team lost against top-ranked BYU in Utah in five sets. On Friday at the Thunderdome, the Gauchos once again took the No. 1 team in the county to the brink of defeat b...