Water Polo

January 30, 2017

Gauchos Outlast Wagner, Fall to Arizona State

By Tommy Pardini

In its first road trip of the season, the UCSB women's water polo split its pair of matchup at the ASU Invitational.

January 26, 2017

No. 9 UCSB Encounters First Road Test at ASU Invitational

By Tommy Pardini

After a solid showing at their own winter invitational last weekend, the Gauchos head on the road for their next set of matches.

January 23, 2017

UCSB Ends Winter Invite 4-2, Fall to Juggernauts No. 2 USC & No. 8 Michigan

By Tommy Pardini

Opening this season at home at Campus Pool hosting the UCSB Winter Invitational, the No. 9 UCSB women's water polo team concluded the weekend with a solid first impression despite two losses.

January 20, 2017

Gauchos Host Winter Invitational to Begin New Season

By Tommy Pardini

The No. 9 ranked UCSB women’s water polo team looks to continue its success of last season as it starts off the 2017 season at the annual UCSB Winter Invitational.

November 17, 2016

A Refreshing Change of Scenery: UCSB’s Conference Turnaround

By Jorge Mercado

The Gauchos decision to change conferences this past year might have hurt some feelings and strained some relationships, but there is no doubt that there decision to move, was the right one.

November 17, 2016

Gauchos Poised for Success, On Road for Conf. Tourney

By Jorge Mercado

After a successful 18-6 overall record through the regular season, and a 5-0 conf. record, UCSB is ready for the GCC Tournament.

November 14, 2016

No. 4 UCSB Accomplishes First Perfect Conference Record Finish in 37 Years

By Jorge Mercado

After handing Pepperdine a 10-8 loss, the Gauchos celebrated the inaugural Golden Coast Conference regular season championship.

November 10, 2016

Gauchos Aim for Perfect Conference Finish on Senior Night

By Jorge Mercado

UCSB is ready to take on Pepperdine on Senior Night and go undefeated in conference for the first time since 1979, which is also the last time it won an NCAA championship.

November 1, 2016

No. 5 UCSB Narrowly Defeats No. 18 UCI 10-9, Improves to 3-0 in Conference Play

By Jorge Mercado

A win is a win. That’s exactly what the No. 5 UCSB men’s water polo team felt after narrowly defeating No. 18 UCI at Irvine 10-9 in a game that went down to the wire after the home team jumped to an early lead.

October 27, 2016

No. 5 UCSB Excited to Maintain Perfect Conference Record

By Jorge Mercado

After two big upset last week, the Gauchos have jumped to No. 5 in the country and will look to continue its winning ways at UCI.

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 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 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

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

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.