Aamahd Walker, a 6-foot-2 guard from Culver City High School has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball at UC Santa Barbara, head coach Bob Williams announced Thursday.Walker is the fifth high school senior to sign with UCSB as he joins four others who signed during the November signing period.“He is a long, athletic player and a natural scorer,” Williams said of Walker. “Aamahd can create his own shot and can really defend. He is a very good piece to our … [Read more...]
Idaho ends UCSB’s season 86-83
Thursday, March 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
MOSCOW, Idaho – UC Santa Barbara’s season ended on Wednesday night, but the Gauchos didn’t go down without a fight as they came from 17 points behind to get within one before losing 86-83 at Idaho in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament.UCSB led 11-10 on a layup by Jaimé Serna with 14:41 to play in the first half, but the Vandals took control of the offensive glass and the game from there, outscoring the Gauchos 25-7 to take a decisive 35-18 lead with 4:42 to play in … [Read more...]
Johnson sets scoring record, Gauchos cruise past Cal Poly
Saturday, February 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
National media, UCSB's biggest rival and the Gauchos' all-time leading scorer were all present at the Thunderdome on Saturday night.UCSB defeated Cal Poly 68-60 in a Big West matchup that was broadcast on ESPNU.Early in the first half, Orlando Johnson drained a three-pointer and passed Alex Harris to become the top scorer in Gauchos' history with 1,710 points."It just shows the hard work that I've put in, and also the confidence that coach has had in me to give me the ball in … [Read more...]
SANTA BARBARA SPORTS PULSE: Daily Update
Friday, January 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
LOCAL SPORTS PULSE Each week PresidioSports.com publishes a running dialogue of updates and thoughts concerning the local sports scene, along with an occasional blend of national sports issues and events. FRIDAY --Gauchos Luis Silva, James Kiffe and Sam Garza are taking part in the Major League Soccer Player Combine in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Silva, a projected first-round pick in next week's MLS SuperDraft, impressed soccer pundits covering the combine. CLICK HERE. Adam Serrano of Soccer … [Read more...]
UCSB Gaucho Hoops This Week
Monday, January 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
UCSB MEN RECORD: 5-5 overall, 0-0 Big West Conference; Lost three straight and 3-of-4 on recent road tripGAMES THIS WEEK: Monday, at Cal Poly (9-4), 7 p.m.; Thursday, vs. Cal State Fullerton (9-3), 7 p.m.NOTES: UCSB heads into 2012 on the heels of a 4-game road trip. The Gauchos won their first at the University of San Diego but then dropped three straight at Washington, Cal, and BYU. UCSB's first two games in Big West Conference play are the two teams with the best preseason records. … [Read more...]
Gauchos pull away from Warriors behind big nights from Johnson, Boswell
Friday, November 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Even though a short stretch of the 101 freeway connects UCSB and Westmont, the Gauchos and Warriors were miles apart after a 82-61 rout by UCSB at the Thunderdome.Despite the lopsided final score, the Warriors kept the game competitive into the second half, and even led by six points with 18:05 left to play in the game.Orlando Johnson led the Gauchos with 20 points and 12 rebounds, 10 of which came on the offensive end of the floor. Johnson also led his team in assists with three, and … [Read more...]
