UCSB Gauchos at UC Riverside

First off, I want to apologize for not making a post for a whole month. The blogger system forgot my password and wouldn't let me in. Now, lets get to business.

In a must win game for the Gauchos, the Gauchos took care of biz and came from behind on the road to defeat UC Riverside 57-53.

James Nunnally recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds while Orlando (OJ) Johnson scored 17 points. Greg Somogyi had another solid game with 6 points and 5 boards. James Powell chipped in 11 points.

The Gauchos got off to a slow start early by only scoring 14 points at halftime and being down 23-14. They shot 19% in the first half.

Early in the second half, the Gauchos got smoking. I mean get the fire hydrant. They ran off a 21-4 run with James Nunnally sinking threes and OJ making it rain with pretty jumpers.

Riverside got the lead back to 41-39 on a Rudy Meo three from downtown. Riverside got the lead to 5 in a three minute span but with 4 minutes OJ made a shot.

It would stay neck and neck till 53-53 but then OJ got a steal, made his free throws, and the Gauchos pulled out the tough road win.

Kyle Austin had 20 points and 8 rebounds for the Highlanders.

Catch the Gauchos this Friday at the Thunderdome vs. UC Davis on ESPNU at 8 p.m.

GO GAUCHOS!!!

UCSB Basketball vs. Santa Clara

A full recap is on the video below about the Gauchos 79-68 lost to Santa Clara.

UCSB Mens Soccer vs. UCLA Bruins (NCAA Tournament, Sweet 16)

A banner year ended for the Gauchos Sunday night as our favorite footballers from Santa Barbara fell to the UCLA Bruins 2-1.

UCSB got on the board first though when David Walker struck a beautiful ball past the keeper for the first goal of the game, but the third for Walker in this NCAA Tournament.

Only four minutes later did UCLA get the equalizer when Fernando Monge put the rebound in for the goal. The score was now tied 1-1.

UCLA got the game winning goal in the 36th minute when Ryan Hollingshead scorched a shot past the usually goal free Sam Hayden for the lead.

The second half consisted of numerous yellow cards and shots on goals, but the Gauchos couldn't find the tying goal.

UCLA continues their NCAA run when they take on Wake Forest in the Elite 8.

The Gauchos had a great year and we look forward to 2010!!!!

UCSB Mens Basketball at Loyola Marymount

Senior James Powell scored 21 points to lead the Gauchos to a 89-84 win at Loyola Marymount.

The senior also recorded 6 boards, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Orlando Johnson and James Nunnally both chipped in 16 points for the Gauchos. Gaucho big men Sam Phippen and Jaime Serna scored a combined 26 points and 9 rebounds. This was the highest scoring game so far for the Gauchos this year.

The Gauchos started quick offensively when Sam Phippen nailed a three, James Powell made a three, and then Phippen made a mid range jump shot. The Lions went on a 19-8 run to make the score 21-16. The Gauchos finished strong to take the lead at intermission, 35-31.

Then in the middle of the second half, James Nunnally got on fire. He made multiple shots and had an emphatic two handed slam dunk. Loyola Marymount play by play announcer said, "Folks get you fire extinguisher because James Nunnally is smoking!" Nunnally for Naismith baby.

The Gauchos finished strong and held off the Lions multiple times and won 89-84.

The Gauchos return home for a Tuesday game against Santa Clara and then Saturday vs. San Diego State. Come on out and support the Gauchos.

Chris Brew to play

Highly recruited freshman Chris Brew, who sat out the first three games because he thought of redshirting, will play tonight vs. Loyola Marymount. The story was broke by the Gauchos preview show. Listen to tonight's game on 1490 AM.

Gaucho Scouting Report

A scouting report for tonights game vs. Loyola Marymount.

Gaucho Sports Center

Womens Vollyeyball racks up awards, Mens Basketball still perfect, Mens Soccer continues run in the NCAA Tournament!