Volleyball

McLaughlin Hits 100 Wins, Gauchos Go Undefeated at Asics Invitational

The UCSB men's volleyball team goes 3-0 over the weekend to give Head Coach Rick McLaughlin his 100th win with the program.
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UCSB to Host 51st Annual Asics Invitational, Slate of Non-Conference Opponents Awaits

After a huge 3-1 road victory over reigning national champion Loyola (Illinois) last Sunday, the UCSB men's volleyball team looks to use it momentum in its home opener. The Gauchos are hosting the 51s...
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UCSB Swept in Season Finale at UCI, Finish Season with Program-Lows in Overall and Conf. Wins

A 7-20 overall and 3-13 Big West Conference record were both program-lows for the UCSB women's volleyball team this season. The Gauchos finished the year in eighth-place of the conference standings an...
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Gauchos Unable to Spoil Undefeated Conf. Record of No. 8 Hawai’i, At UCI for Season Finale

Despite holding No. 8 Hawai'i to a .069 hitting percentage in the second set, the UCSB women's volleyball team was swept in its upset attempt of the Rainbow Wahine. The Gauchos conclude their season o...
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The Competitive Edge Translated

Her life has revolved around volleyball for a vast majority of her life, but that hasn't stopped Emilia Petrachi from outperforming opponents in other forms of competition as well.
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Gauchos Searching for Upset of No. 8 Hawai’i on Senior Night, Will Face UCI to Close Season

The Gauchos close out their season with a pair of matches this weekend including their home season finale against Hawaii.
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UCSB Sweeps Season Series Versus CSUF, Split with UCR

A 3-1 win over Cal State Fullerton on Friday ended the UCSB women's volleyball team's five-match losing slump. While the Gauchos earned their third conference win against the Titans, they were swept i...
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Gauchos Confident Heading into Rematches After Success Earlier in Season

Two weeks remain on the schedule for the UCSB women's volleyball team. At 6-17 overall and 2-10 in Big West play, the Gauchos hope to emulate their winning performances against Cal State Fullerton and...
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Inability to Close Sets Leaves Gauchos Frustrated with Losses to UCI & UC Davis

Unable to overcome its struggles in tight sets, the UCSB women's volleyball team encountered a 3-1 loss to UC Irvine on Saturday and was swept by UC Davis on Friday.
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UCSB Not Willing to Concede as Season Winds Down

With just six matches remaining this season, the UCSB women's volleyball team attempts to find its footing in a adversity stricken season. Santa Barbara hopes to end its three-match losing skid with m...
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Career Night From UCSB’s Joos, Ends in 3-1 Loss for Gauchos

Freshman outside hitter Devin Joos made the most of her opportunity in last night's match versus Cal Poly but the Mustangs were able to prevail for the 3-1 victory in the Blue-Green rivalry.
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Gauchos Host Cal Poly Looking for Upset Victory

Cal Poly defeated UCSB 3-1 the last time these two teams faced each other earlier this month. Can the Gauchos pick up the upset this time around?
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Gauchos’ Inability to Close Leads to Disheartening Losses on the Road

After triumphant wins last weekend, inconsistencies in securing victories continue to plague the UCSB women's volleyball team as it experienced losses to Cal State Northridge and Long Beach State.
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Gauchos’ Pair of Rematches a Chance at Redemption

Coming off its first conference victory of the season, the UCSB women's volleyball team gears up for road matches against Long Beach State and Cal State Northridge. The 49ers and Matadors both managed...
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Gauchos Earn First Conference Win, End 11 Match Losing Streak

In its return to the Thunderdome, UCSB women's volleyball earned its first conference and home victories of the season. The Gauchos ended their winless streak of 11 matches and are now on a two-game w...
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