OXNARD — SBCC posted its fourth straight shutout and four Vaqueros scored on Tuesday in a 4-0 women's soccer victory over Oxnard. It was the third straight win for the Vaqueros, who are 7-1-1 in their last nine games."The girls played well," said coach John Sisterson, whose club is 12-1-5 overall and 6-1-1 in the WSC. "They got the ball on the floor and knocked it around. We were the better team."Courtney Belsheim scored in the 32nd minute on an assist from Caitlin Linas and Danna … [Read more...]
Gauchos secure first-round home game with win
Sunday, November 2, 2008 By Leave a Comment
UCSB's seniors wanted to make sure that Sunday's match against UC Irvine would not be their last at Harder Stadium.That became apparent quickly, as the Gauchos (12-6-1, 5-2-1) scored three goals in the first-half en route to a 4-0 drubbing of the Anteaters (8-9-2, 2-4-2) which ensured that Thursday's Big West Tournament-opener against Cal Poly will take place on the grass in Goleta instead of the sod in SLO."This is a really big deal for us because playing at Cal Poly is so hard and … [Read more...]
Vom Steeg irked in Gaucho loss
Sunday, November 2, 2008 By Leave a Comment
UCSB soccer coach Tim Vom Steeg was ticked off, and not only because the Gauchos had just lost 3-1 to UC Irvine (10-1-6, 3-1-4) at Harder Stadium.He was also ticked because of a call that the two-time NCAA Coach of the Year described as "inexcusable".UCSB's David Walker made a stellar run in the 22nd minute, and was grabbed by the shirt and held by an Irvine defender near the top of the box."It's an automatic red card. There's not even a conversation," said a flabbergasted Vom Steeg. … [Read more...]
49ers clinch Big West at UCSB
Friday, October 31, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Lindsay Bullock scored her 10th goal of the season in the 107th minute to give visiting Long Beach State a come-from-behind 2-1 double overtime win over UCSB on Friday night. The win gives the 49ers the Big West regular season championship.The Gauchos (11-6-1 overall, 4-2-1 in the Big West) led into the 89th minute before Long Beach (12-4-3 overall, 6-0-1 in the Big West) rallied to tie and then win.The game-winning goal came when Kim Silos launched a corner kick from the left side. … [Read more...]
Wright, Lynott find net in SBCC win
Friday, October 31, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Brieanna Wright scored in the 39th minute Friday afternoon and the SBCC women's soccer team went on to shut out Taft 2-0. The non-conference victory improved the 10th-ranked Vaqueros record to 11-1-5."I kicked the ball at the same time as another girl and it went over her head," said Wright, SBCC's scoring leader with eight goals and 22 points. "Then I chipped it over the goalie."Shannon Lynott added an insurance goal in the 50th minute when her shot richocheted off a Taft defender into … [Read more...]
WSC-leading Vaqs notch seventh-straight
Friday, October 31, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Craig Davies had a goal and an assist Friday night, leading 11th-ranked SBCC to a 3-0 men's soccer win over Citrus at La Playa Stadium.The victory was the seventh straight and ninth in 10 games for the Vaqueros (14-4, 9-1), who have a seven-point lead over Moorpark (6-2-2) with four games left in the WSC race. Citrus (6-5-4, 3-3-3) is the last team to beat the the Vaqueros, handing them their only conference loss on Oct. 7."It's always good to beat a team that you lost to," said Davies, … [Read more...]
Knight continues ferocious scoring tear
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Mark Knight tallied two goals and two assists and Danny Molineaux scored the first two goals for SBCC on Tuesday night in a 7-1 men's soccer rout of Oxnard at La Playa Stadium.Knight, who's 20 goals this year is second in the state, has recorded seven goals in the last three games. It was the sixth straight win and eighth in nine games for the Vaqueros (13-4, 8-1), who extended their lead over second-place Moorpark in the WSC to 10 points. … [Read more...]
SBCC women blank West L.A., 4-0
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
CULVER CITY — SBCC found the net for the first time in three games on Tuesday afternoon and just kept scoring in a 4-0 women's soccer victory over West L.A.The Vaqueros, ranked 10th in California, improved to 10-1-5 and 5-1-1 in the WSC North.Shannon Lynott scored in the 20th minute on an assist from Ricky Fien and Maria Johansen made it 2-0 in the 42nd minute, following a pass from Danna Wahlund. Laura Spivack added a goal in the 67th minute on an assist from Jamie Kucharski and … [Read more...]
Pontius, Perera find net in Big West win
Saturday, October 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
FULLERTON – Senior Chris Pontius continued his scoring barrage with his 12th goal of the season - his fourth straight game with a goal - and the No. 16 UCSB men's soccer team also used a goal by senior Nick Perera to outlast Cal State Fullerton, 2-1 on Saturday night at Titan Stadium.The victory was the 10th in a row by the Gauchos over the Titans and the eighth by one goal, including the fifth in a row.The win improves the Gauchos' mark to 9-4-2 overall and 4-1-1 in the Big West. … [Read more...]
Warriors work over San Diego Christian, 4-0
Saturday, October 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Senior Jake Joyner made the most of Senior Day by scoring twice in Westmont men's soccer's 4-0 win over San Diego Christian (2-12, 0-8 GSAC) on Saturday at Russ Carr Field. The Warriors (6-6-2, 3-4-2 GSAC) pounded away at the Hawks' goal, producing a 30-5 shot advantage including 12-0 shots-on-goal."We played a lineup today which was more attack oriented," said head coach Dave Wolf. "We started Hugo (Pizano) and Tony (Niboli) together (in the central midfield). They want to play together and … [Read more...]
Westmont’s defensive specialist provides offense
Saturday, October 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Amanda Barret, who is a key component in Westmont's defensive strategy, contributed offensively on Saturday as the #19 Warriors (7-6-2, 6-2-1 GSAC) defeated the Hawks of San Diego Christian (3-11, 0-8 GSAC) by a score of 4-0 in a Golden State Athletic Conference matchup. Barret scored two goals, one at the start of each half, to help the Warriors secure the victory on Senior Day."In pre-game, we talked about how the seniors will have a legacy of things which they brought to the team," … [Read more...]
