UCSB is on the brink of cracking the top-25 in the AVCA women's volleyball poll for the first time since 2005, receiving the 27th most votes in the latest poll released Monday.CLICK HERE FOR POLL, UCSB VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULEThe Gauchos, winners of four straight, are 18-5 overall and 8-3 in the Big West. UCSB has six remaining matches on its regular season schedule, including a Nov. 13th clash at first-place UC Davis. The Gauchos host No. 22 San Diego in their regular-season finale on Nov. … [Read more...]
Gauchos seeking recognition for 49er sweep
Saturday, October 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Maybe, just maybe, the UCSB women's volleyball team will wake up on Monday morning and finally find themselves ranked in the AVCA Top-25.In one of the Gauchos' best matches in recent memory, UCSB swept Long Beach State 25-23, 25-20, 25-16 on Saturday night in the Thunderdome, snapping an eight-match losing skid to the 49ers.GAUCHOS TEAM PAGEDespite already winning four matches vs. Top-25 teams this season, UCSB (18-5 overall, 8-3 in the Big West) hasn't cracked the top-25 and … [Read more...]
Gauchos pile it on Aggies
Friday, October 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
DAVIS - UCSB scored three goals in the first 9:28 on Friday afternoon en route to a 4-1 win at UC Davis. It was the Gauchos fifth straight win in Big West Conference play, moving them into a tie with Cal Poly for first-place."I said in the preseason that this team could do something like that," said head coach Paul Stumpf referring to the three goals in a six-minute span. "It was a pleasant surprise to finally do it."GAUCHOS TEAM PAGE, BOX SCOREUCSB (8-8-1 overall, 5-1 in the Big … [Read more...]
Gauchos wipe out three-game skid
Friday, October 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
LA JOLLA – Eighth-ranked UCSB snapped a three-game losing skid on Friday evening when they picked-up a 9-7 victory over No. 11 UC San Diego at the Coggan Family Aquatic Center.With the win, UCSB improves to 9-6 on the season while UCSD drops to 9-10 overall.For the Gauchos, the first quarter made all the difference as they jumped out to a 4-2 lead and never looked back.Just 40 seconds into the game, junior Milos Golic scored as the teams became even during a six-on-five opportunity … [Read more...]
UCSB men’s soccer matches pushed back a day
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Tonight's Big West men's soccer match between UCSB and UC Davis has been moved to Thursday in response to heavy rains in Davis the past 36 hours. To accomodate the change, the Gauchos' Saturday game at Cal State Northridge has also been pushed back a day.Thursday's game between the Gauchos (9-2-1, 3-0-0) and the Aggies (5-8-0, 2-2-0) is set for a Noon kickoff.Sunday's contest has a kickoff time of 3 p.m. at Northridge (6-5-1, 1-2-0).UCSB, which is 3-1-0 on the road this season, has … [Read more...]
Gauchos miff Mustangs in comeback win
Saturday, October 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Even though Cal Poly's women's volleyball team had defeated UCSB in six straight matches and took a two games to one lead on Saturday night, the Gauchos never crumpled.All those thoughts of a loss at home - which would have been the Gauchos' first this year - changed, though it wasn't without some nerves.The Gauchos rallied from an 8-3 deficit in game five, eventually defeating the Mustangs 25-21, 24-26, 24-26, 25-20, 15-12 at the Thunderdome.BOX SCORE ** GAUCHOS TEAM PAGEIt … [Read more...]
UCSB’s Walker not a procrastinator
Saturday, October 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
RIVERSIDE - Senior forward David Walker scored just 49 seconds into Saturday night's match at UC Riverside, leading seventh-ranked UCSB to a 1-0 victory over the Highlanders in a Big West Conference game.With the win, UCSB improves to 9-2-1 on the season and 3-0-0 in Big West games. The Gauchos have now won four straight, all shutouts. UC Riverside falls to 1-10-0 and 0-3-0 in conference action.UCSB SOCCER PAGE ** BOX SCORELess than a minute into the game, Walker tracked down a … [Read more...]
Gauchos falter at Sacramento State, 1-0
Monday, August 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
SACRAMENTO - Senior Ashley Forbes scored a goal in the ninth minute, and sophomore goalkeeper Savannah Abercrombie collected her second straight shutout, as the Sacramento State women's soccer team defeated UCSB 1-0 on Sunday at Hornet Soccer Field.Sacramento State (2-0-1) had one strong opportunity in the first 45 minutes of play, but they were able to take advantage of it. Sophomore Elece McBride won a ball at midfield and connected on a perfect through-ball to the right foot of Forbes. … [Read more...]
Top CCL prospect not a Forester, but a Gaucho
Friday, August 28, 2009 By 2 Comments
Kevin Gelinas, who has transferred to UCSB and will be part of the 2010 baseball team, was recently honored by Baseball America in its final rundown of summer league baseball.After going 2-2 with a 1.96 ERA in 16 games (including four starts) for the Conejo Oaks of the California Collegiate League, Gelinas was listed by Baseball America as the No. 1 prospect to come from the CCL.“Gelinas has been a prospect everywhere he goes,” the BA story reads, “from Pepperdine to Central … [Read more...]
Myers gets UCSB baseball promotion
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Tom Myers, who is entering his 10th season as a coach with the UCSB baseball team, has been promoted to Associate Head Coach, it was announced on Wednesday by Director of Athletics, Mark Massari.Myers has been the Gauchos' assistant coach, pitching coach and recruiting coordinator during his time at UCSB under head coach Bob Brontsema, while his other duties have included academic affairs and Gaucho Baseball Camp. The new title comes with the added responsibility of alumni development. … [Read more...]
