Volleyball

January 14, 2016

No. 4 UCSB Prepared for First Two MPSF Clashes

By Ryan Burns

MPSF play kicks off this weekend as the No. 8 UCSB men's volleyball team prepares to play UCSD and No. 4 UC Irvine.

January 11, 2016

McLaughlin Hits 100 Wins, Gauchos Go Undefeated at Asics Invitational

By Ryan Burns

The UCSB men's volleyball team goes 3-0 over the weekend to give Head Coach Rick McLaughlin his 100th win with the program.

January 7, 2016

UCSB to Host 51st Annual Asics Invitational, Slate of Non-Conference Opponents Awaits

By Ryan Burns

After a huge 3-1 road victory over reigning national champion Loyola (Illinois) last Sunday, the UCSB men's volleyball team looks to use it momentum in its home opener. The Gauchos are hosting the 51st annual Asics Invit...

November 25, 2015

UCSB Swept in Season Finale at UCI, Finish Season with Program-Lows in Overall and Conf. Wins

By Sean White

A 7-20 overall and 3-13 Big West Conference record were both program-lows for the UCSB women's volleyball team this season. The Gauchos finished the year in eighth-place of the conference standings and were swept in thei...

November 22, 2015

Gauchos Unable to Spoil Undefeated Conf. Record of No. 8 Hawai’i, At UCI for Season Finale

By Sean White

Despite holding No. 8 Hawai'i to a .069 hitting percentage in the second set, the UCSB women's volleyball team was swept in its upset attempt of the Rainbow Wahine. The Gauchos conclude their season on the road this Tues...

November 19, 2015

The Competitive Edge Translated

By Sean White

Her life has revolved around volleyball for a vast majority of her life, but that hasn't stopped Emilia Petrachi from outperforming opponents in other forms of competition as well.

November 19, 2015

Gauchos Searching for Upset of No. 8 Hawai’i on Senior Night, Will Face UCI to Close Season

By Sean White

The Gauchos close out their season with a pair of matches this weekend including their home season finale against Hawaii.

November 15, 2015

UCSB Sweeps Season Series Versus CSUF, Split with UCR

By Sean White

A 3-1 win over Cal State Fullerton on Friday ended the UCSB women's volleyball team's five-match losing slump. While the Gauchos earned their third conference win against the Titans, they were swept in their second meeti...

November 12, 2015

Gauchos Confident Heading into Rematches After Success Earlier in Season

By Sean White

Two weeks remain on the schedule for the UCSB women's volleyball team. At 6-17 overall and 2-10 in Big West play, the Gauchos hope to emulate their winning performances against Cal State Fullerton and UC Riverside earlie...

November 9, 2015

Inability to Close Sets Leaves Gauchos Frustrated with Losses to UCI & UC Davis

By Sean White

Unable to overcome its struggles in tight sets, the UCSB women's volleyball team encountered a 3-1 loss to UC Irvine on Saturday and was swept by UC Davis on Friday.

November 3, 2015

UCSB Not Willing to Concede as Season Winds Down

By Sean White

With just six matches remaining this season, the UCSB women's volleyball team attempts to find its footing in a adversity stricken season. Santa Barbara hopes to end its three-match losing skid with matches versus UC Dav...

October 30, 2015

Career Night From UCSB’s Joos, Ends in 3-1 Loss for Gauchos

By Sean White

Freshman outside hitter Devin Joos made the most of her opportunity in last night's match versus Cal Poly but the Mustangs were able to prevail for the 3-1 victory in the Blue-Green rivalry.

October 28, 2015

Gauchos Host Cal Poly Looking for Upset Victory

By Sean White

Cal Poly defeated UCSB 3-1 the last time these two teams faced each other earlier this month. Can the Gauchos pick up the upset this time around?

October 25, 2015

Gauchos’ Inability to Close Leads to Disheartening Losses on the Road

By Sean White

After triumphant wins last weekend, inconsistencies in securing victories continue to plague the UCSB women's volleyball team as it experienced losses to Cal State Northridge and Long Beach State.

October 20, 2015

Gauchos’ Pair of Rematches a Chance at Redemption

By Sean White

Coming off its first conference victory of the season, the UCSB women's volleyball team gears up for road matches against Long Beach State and Cal State Northridge. The 49ers and Matadors both managed to beat UCSB on its...

October 19, 2015

Gauchos Earn First Conference Win, End 11 Match Losing Streak

By Sean White

In its return to the Thunderdome, UCSB women's volleyball earned its first conference and home victories of the season. The Gauchos ended their winless streak of 11 matches and are now on a two-game winning streak.