UCSB fell into Kentucky's pressure cooker on Wednesday and couldn't get out, succumbing to the Wildcats' relentless defensive heat in a 68-54 women's basketball loss at the Thunderdome.There wasn't a moment when the Gauchos had the ball that they weren't under intense pressure and it paid off for Kentucky in the form of 25 turnovers.The loss drops the Gauchos to 0-4 before they begin a three-game road stretch starting on Sunday at the University of San Diego."None of us are OK with … [Read more...]
Wilson smitten with newest batch of recruits
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
UCSB head swim coach Gregg Wilson has signed seven women swimmers – including five NISCA/Speedo All-Americans – to National Letters of Intent during the fall signing period it was announced recently.“I think this is one of the best – if not the best – women’s signing class we have put together in my 26 years as the women’s coach,” said Wilson of the fall’s seven signees. “I have to give a lot of the credit to my assistants Eric (Fehr) and Naya (Higshajima) for helping … [Read more...]
Gaucho men sign much-needed butterfly specialist
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
UCSB head swim coach Gregg Wilson has signed three men’s swimmers to National Letters of Intent during the fall signing period it was announced recently.Randy Aakhus will join the Gauchos after completing his prep career with Frontier High School. The Bakersfield native swims for Bakersfield Swim Club, where he is coached by Keith Moore. An individual medley and butterfly specialist, Aakhus is a USA Swimming Junior National qualifier in the 200 IM. With Frontier HS, he was the 2009 CIF … [Read more...]
Vaqueros not about to vacate the premises
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
After a regular season in which the SBCC women's volleyball team won 20 of its 22 matches, the Vaqueros earned nothing but home matches on their way to the state tournament. SBCC began to reap the rewards on Tuesday, defeating Fullerton 18-25, 25-18, 25-21, 25-20 at the Sports Pavilion, a place at which the Vaqueros are undefeated this season."I've got confidence in our team," said SBCC head coach Ed Gover first and foremost, but added, "it's just so much easier playing at … [Read more...]
Laguna loses in five after hard-luck call
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A controversial call in the fifth set shut down the Laguna Blanca Owls, who fell 25-21, 25-27, 20-25, 25-22, 17-15 Tuesday in the first round of the Division IV Girls Volleyball State Tournament at Central Valley Christian in Visalia.With the score tied at 15 in the final game, Laguna Blanca sophomore Amanda Harvey made a diving dig and her sister, senior Jackie Harvey, promptly blasted the ball from the left side. The Owls though it had ricocheted off of a Cavaliers player.“I … [Read more...]
Buzzer-beater needed to hand Warriors first loss
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Despite five players scoring in double figures, No. 18 Westmont Women’s Basketball (4-1) suffered its first loss of the season on a buzzer beater at Redlands (4-1). The Warriors held a 74-72 advantage with one second to go, but the Bulldogs Allison Wong (23 points) connected for her third three-pointer of the night as the clock expired.“Redlands played great,” said Westmont Head Coach Kirsten Moore. “They made big plays right down to the end.”Amber Stevens tallied 16 points, … [Read more...]
Gauchos rally to keep Tournament hopes alive
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Never mind how they started. It was all about how the UCSB women’s volleyball team ended. Carrying a two-games-to-none deficit into the third set on Tuesday night, the Gauchos broke out their latest rally, defeating upstart San Diego State, 25-27, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 15-11. A loss to the Aztecs – at home, no less – could have seriously hampered UCSB’s chances of making the NCAA Tournament as San Diego State (14-15) had a Ratings Percentage Index of 102. As it stands now, … [Read more...]
Saraceno: Big West Player of the Year
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
UCSB senior outside hitter Rebecca Saraceno was named Big West Player of the Year it was announced on Tuesday after a vote of conference head coaches. Stacey Schmidt, a sophomore opposite, and Dana Vargas, a junior setter, were also named to the First Team while Head Coach Kathy Gregory was named the conference’s Co-Coach of the Year.Saraceno, who is averaging a league-best 4.50 kills per set which also is 12th in the nation, becomes the first UCSB player to win Player of the Year … [Read more...]
SBCC’s Holiday Classic names several champs
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Santa Barbara City College hosted its third annual Holiday Tennis Classic on Nov. 21-22, attracting a wealth of players to help raise money for its tennis programs.Several champions were crowned, with UCSB's Ben Recknagel defeating teammate Mathieu Forget 6-1, 6-3 for the Open Men's title and Rachel Decker-Sadowski claiming the Open Women's title from her older sister Katja Decker-Sadowski 6-3, 6-2.Rachel and Katja combined forces to win the Open Women's Doubles while UCSB's Taylor … [Read more...]
UCSB’s Smith flirts with All-American mark
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — UCSB's Scott Smith and Crystal Reed competed at Monday's NCAA Cross Country Championships, held at Indiana State University's LaVern Gibson Course.The athletes were greeted by a warm day and a firm course, which contributed to the fast times clocked in the races.Smith finished 50th in the men's 10k race, narrowly missing the All-American honors awarded to the top 40 runners. He began the race briskly and was in contention for an All-American placement for the … [Read more...]
Gaucho Locos playing perfect 12th man
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The tension was mounting as the UCSB men’s soccer team arrived at Torero Stadium for Sunday’s second-round battle with 11th-seeded University of San Diego.But there was a special moment that lightened the mood and brought smiles to every one on the Gauchos before they stepped on the field to warm up.When they entered their locker room they found the place decorated with blue and gold streamers. There also were a few yellow balloons for coach Tim Vom Steeg to kick, in case he needed … [Read more...]
