Taylor leads UCSB trouncing of Buckeyes

CATHEDRAL CITY - UCSB (8-4) captured an 11-3 run-rule victory over Ohio State (4-9) on Saturday, the third day of the Cathedral City Classic.Right fielder Allison Taylor had a monster game for the Gauchos going 3-for-3 at the plate with two runs, four RBI and a home run. First baseman Lauren Boser was 2-for-3 with two runs and three RBI.In the circle, Andriana Collins (6-3) picked up the win after tossing three innings and allowing three runs on five hits. She walked one and struck … [Read more...]

Buckeyes bounce Gauchos in first round

MILWAUKEE - The Gauchos were determined to keep standout Evan Turner from ending their illustrious season.  What they didn’t plan for was a long-range downpour from a kid who was under the weather.Buckeyes guard Jon Diebler overcame a stomach illness to score 23 points, including 7-12 from behind the arc, to lead No. 2-seeded Ohio State to a 68-51 victory over UCSB in this opening-round game of the NCAA Tournament.The Buckeyes advance to Sunday’s second round game, where they will … [Read more...]

UCSB gets 15 seed, draws No. 2 Ohio State

UCSB, the Big West Tournament and regular season champions, has been awarded a 15th seed in the NCAA Midwest Regional and will meet Big Ten champion Ohio State in a first round game on Friday in Milwaukee.The Gauchos (20-9) defeated Long Beach State in the Big West Tournament title game on Saturday night to earn its first NCAA Tournament bid since 2002. On Sunday, fifth-ranked Ohio State (27-7) defeated Minnesota 90-61 to win the Big Ten championship on Sunday afternoon in … [Read more...]