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!!!!
Sunday, November 29, 2009
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.
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.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
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. 
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
UCSB Mens Basketball vs. USF Dons
Orlando Johnson went for 25 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the Gauchos 76-65 victory over San Francisco.
James Nunnally, who scored 20 points, opened the game with back to back threes. Nunnally scored 12 of those 20 in the first half. Nunnally and Orlando combined for 59% of the points last night.
Another thing that was good for the Gauchos was PG Justin Joyners return. He sat out all of last year with injury and missed the first two games with an ankle sprain. He only played 2 minutes but should see lots more action in the next few games.
San Francisco got it close after the Gauchos early run by getting the halftime score to 33-28.
Then Nunnally opened the half with a jumper and the lead for the rest of the game stayed above 4 points.
Dior Lowhorn led the Dons with 26 points.
The Gauchos go on the road for one game when they take on Loyola Marymount on Saturday.
Go Gauchos!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
UCSB Mens Basketball vs. Weber State Wildcats
Orlando (OJ) Johnson scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as UCSB defeated Weber State 66-57. After the game, OJ received six stitches as a result of diving into the UCSB bench to get a loose ball. What a competitor. Here is what Bob Williams had to say, "He is so tough. A little thing like that wasn't going to keep him on the bench. He is just so competitive."
Both teams didn't shoot great in the game but Weber State reinvented bad shooting. They shot 18.4% while the Gauchos shot 35.4% from the field.
Jaime Serna chipped in 9 points while Will Brew Jr. and James Nunnally both had 7.
The Gauchos will be back in action Monday, November, 23rd when they take on the San Francisco Dons at 7:00 p.m. PG Justin Joyner, who sat out due to injury last year, will be back in action for the 'Chos.
Go Gauchos!
Key Stats:
Attendance: 2,021
Rebounds: WSU-42 UCSB-43
FT%: WSU-66.7% UCSB-69.2%
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