Before becoming a track star at UCSB, senior 800-meter runner Ryan Martin always envisioned athletics propelling him into the spotlight. The only difference is he expected his path to go through the PGA tour instead of running track. “I had dreams of being a professional golfer, going on the PGA tour and being the next [...]
As a freshman at UCSB, Barbara Nwaba didn’t know what the heptathlon was. Now, it may be the event that takes her to the Olympics. “I’ve always had big dreams and [the heptathlon] is what I think will get me there,” Nwaba said. “I’m so blessed [my coach] put me in it. I feel like [...]
It was a weekend of mixed emotions for the UCSB track and field teams as they competed in the Big West Conference Championships at UC Irvine. The men pulled out a Big West Championship for the first time in school history. They won with 179 points while Long Beach State took second with 150 points. [...]
All season, UCSB Track and Field has been working toward the Big West Conference Championships. That event is finally here. “[This is] what we’ve been waiting for,” junior Barbara Nwaba said. “Everyone’s really amped going to get out there and compete hard for the team. We want to show that Santa Barbara’s the place to [...]
The UCSB track and field team began postseason play in strong fashion on Friday and Saturday, taking first place at the Big West Multi-Event Championships at UC Irvine on both the men’s and women’s sides. Three Gauchos represented the men’s team, collecting a total of 20 points for UCSB. Junior Derek Masterson placed first in [...]
While most of the UCSB track and field team rests this week in preparation for the Big West Championships next weekend, four members will head to UC Irvine for the Big West Multi Championship while others will participate at the Occidental Invitational. The Big West Multi Championships, taking place today and Saturday, mark the start [...]
In a dual meet Saturday against conference foe Cal Poly, both the men’s and women’s track and field teams captured victory for UCSB. While the men defeated the Mustangs 104-96, the women dominated 116-86. “There were a lot of big marks from everybody,” junior Barbara Nwaba said. “It’s a big rivalry, so it felt really [...]
The UCSB track and field team was divided between two events this weekend, sending several runners to the 54th annual Mt. SAC Relays, which took place Thursday through Saturday, while the majority of the team headed to the Azusa Pacific Bryan Clay Invitational Friday. “Overall I think we did really well this weekend,” junior Barbara [...]
Track and field will participate in two events this weekend, the Mt. SAC Relays and the Azusa Pacific Bryan Clay Invitational, after a successful meet last weekend at the Big West Challenge Cup. At the Big West Challenge, the women’s team placed first while the men’s team took second, losing only to Long Beach State. [...]
The postponement of the Big West Challenge Cup from Friday to Sunday did not affect UCSB track and field as the women defended their title and won the meet while the men placed second behind Long Beach State. The women’s final tally to take the victory was 212.5 points, 40.5 points higher than second place [...]
After recent successful performances in the Cal/Nevada Championships and Cal Poly Invitational, UCSB’s track and field teams look to continue their winning ways as they travel to Fullerton today to compete in the Big West Challenge Cup. The Gauchos will face off against host Cal State Fullerton, UC Irvine and Long Beach State in various [...]
Following impressive performances at the Cal Poly Invitational and Cal/Nevada Championships this past week, UCSB track & field turned its attention to the Sam Adams Multi-Event that took place here in Santa Barbara at Westmont College on Apr. 2 and 3. Three-time NCAA All-American and UCSB record-breaking red-shirt junior Barbara Nwaba represented for the women’s [...]
Last week, both the men and women’s track and field teams excelled at the Cal Poly Invitational in San Luis Obispo, finishing in first place with respective scores of 141.5 and 98. The men’s squad took first in the 400m and 800m dashes, the 110m hurdles, the 3000m steeplechase, shot put and high jump. The [...]
Ten Gauchos will compete in the NCAA West Preliminaries this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The UCSB track and field team will compete in nine different events for the chance to qualify for the NCAA Championships in Iowa.
Senior distance runner Amanda Moreno, who transferred from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2010 was originally recruited out of high school but never made it to UCSB on a recruiting trip. But after taking an architectural drafting class at Santa Barbara City College following her freshman year, she knew where she wanted to be.