The Gauchos got back on track after a decisive defeat at Long Beach.UCSB’s stupendous stable of sophomores produced a bounce-back men's basketball victory on Saturday at the Thunderdome. James Nunnally, Orlando Johnson, and Will Brew combined for 47 points and the Gauchos derailed UC Riverside 63-56.BOX SCORE“You have to defend the home court,” said Gaucho head coach Bob Williams. “We’re doing what we have to right now.”UCSB led by nine points at halftime but came out … [Read more...]
Gauchos shoot way past Bakersfield
Sunday, December 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
UCSB's women's basketball team provided plenty of warmth for the Thunderdome crowd on Sunday, catching fire to score a season-high in points, easily defeating Cal State Bakersfield 79-51.The Gauchos (3-5) shot the lights out, connecting on 60 percent of their field goals, blinding the Roadrunners (4-5).UCSB had four players scoring in double figures, with sophomore point guard Emelie Johnson and freshman Sweets Underwood leading the way with 12 points each."It was a good week of … [Read more...]
Gauchos remain ice cold in loss to Lions
Sunday, November 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
UCSB's shooting woes continued Sunday afternoon and Loyola Marymount capitalized, cruising to a 65-40 nonconference women's basketball victory at the Thunderdome before a crowd of 1,538.The Gauchos (0-3) shot just 30 percent from the field while the Lions (2-2) shot 48 percent, getting plenty of offense on the interior against a UCSB team that was missing Mekia Valentine. The 6-foot-4 post player, the team leader in scoring, blocks and rebounds, was kept out due to a hand laceration she … [Read more...]
Thousand-yard feast goes to East L.A.
Saturday, November 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
There were plenty of fireworks from both teams Saturday night at La Playa Stadium, but the City College offense failed to launch in the overtime period and fell to East L.A., 46-52.Pedro Velasquez led the Huskies, throwing for 587 yards on 35-57 passing with six touchdowns and two interceptions.“Their quarterback did a heck of a job,” SBCC coach Craig Moropoulos said. “They played very well. Give them credit.”The two-headed monster of Robyn Lawson and Tristan Carter generated … [Read more...]
Johnson, Gauchos dominate Seawolves 101-64
Saturday, November 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The UCSB men’s basketball team led wire-to-wire, soaring to a 101-64 exhibition triumph over Sonoma State at the Thunderdome on Saturday.With familiar faces and newly acquired transfers headlining the 2009-2010 squad, the Gauchos drowned the Seawolves with five different players reaching double-figures.“The number one weapon we have is great depth,” head coach Bob Williams said. “We have options at every position.”Sophomore guard Orlando Johnson, who sat out all last season … [Read more...]
Wabby accounts for 5 TDs, Vaqs lose 46-14
Saturday, October 24, 2009 By 2 Comments
The L.A. Pierce Brahmas' aerial explosion at La Playa Stadium Saturday night grounded the SBCC football team, which was defeated 46-14.Matt Wabby led the Brahmas with 393 yards on 18-30 passing and three touchdowns, using a no-huddle offense and lots of air time. He also rushed for two scores.“They're one heck of a football team,” Craig Moropoulos said. “They did a great job passing the ball.”Wabby's first two possessions were bleak, however. On the first, the Vaqs made a … [Read more...]
Warrior women can’t topple top-ranked Lancers
Saturday, September 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Close, but not close enough.Westmont had a few close scoring chances during Saturday's women's soccer match, but never showed the speed or physicality to keep up with the No. 1 Lancers of Cal Baptist, eventually losing 2-0 at La Playa Stadium.While the Lancers (8-0-1) dominated the time of possession, there were some promising moments for the Warriors (2-3-1) to build on against the top ranked team in the NAIA.“I think even though we lost it’s a good step for our team. We're … [Read more...]
