MONDA Y Gauchos Toast Tigers in Physical, Emotional Game By Eliav A ppelbaum game time] who the vic­ 6-10 on Saturday, a note­ Staff Writer tims were was tough on worthy .600 from the the players.” floor. Vukovich, who Redshirt freshman missed his first attempt No Tigers were going guard Nick Jones paced would heat up with the to claw out of this hole. the Gauchos with 22 progression of the action. The UCSB men’s bas­ points, six rebounds and “I felt real good,” ketball team delivered yet three steals in 33 minutes Vukovich said. “I felt I had another win during its of action. The fearsome a chance to make it every critical stretch of Big West threesome — sophomore time I touched the ball.” games, this time on Senior forward Mark Hull, fresh­ The Gauchos came out Day Saturday at the man forward Branduinn roaring from the tip-off, Thunderdome. Santa Fullove, and junior power opening the game on a 7-0 Barbara honored its two spurt. Fullove nailed an seniors, forward Juliano awkward jumper, followed Jordani and guard by a Jones trey on a loop­ LaDonte King, before the ing pass from Vukovich. rest of the team scratched Jones then stole the ball, out a 73-62 victory against and passed to freshman Pacific. point guard Jacoby Atako, In a physical game who found a streaking marred with 49 fouls, a Hull for an easy two points somber crowd of mostly and an early lead. students filtered into the Nick Jones The Tigers started get­ T-dome to watch the ting back into the game game despite the melan­ forward Mike Vukovich behind forward Mike choly in I.V. following a —all tallied double figures Hahn’s inside bucket, fatal auto accident Friday in points for Santa Barbara which bolstered an 8-3 night. The quiet atmos­ at the starting forward UOP run. Guard Maurice phere hovered around the positions. Hull scored 16 McLemore and Hahn building even after the points and snatched six both added four points in final buzzer sounded, yet boards. Fullove pumped in the run. not before the Gauchos 13 points, grabbed five Pacific grabbed its first (13-12, 9-5 in the Big boards, and passed for lead 11-10 off a three- West) took care of the three assists. Vukovich pointer by guard Jono Tigers (15-10,6-7). poured in 15 points, 10 Metzger-Jones at the T ’ve never been a part points resulting from hook 15:01 mark. Fullove of something of this mag­ shots; he also grabbed responded with a jumper nitude as a coach,” UCSB seven boards. of his own. Freshman for­ Head Coach Bob • Vukovich, who went ward Casey Cook aggres- TRUC BUI / DAILY NEXUS Williams said. “The sus­ 12-12 from the field at Sophomore forward Mark Hull sweeps by a Pacific defender during Santa Barbara’s 72- pense of not knowing [at UOP on Feb. 3, finished See UCSB, p.3A 63 victory at the Thunderdome. Hull was a big factor, scoring 16 points in the home win. Santa Barbara Sweeps Idaho Road Swing, Moves Back on Top in Big West

By Matt H eitner Already playing shorthanded, half, abusing the stubbier Staff Writer UCSB looked to be in serious Broncos’ defenders for easy bas­ trouble when another senior, for­ kets around the hoop. Taylor fin­ ward Rachelle Rogers, went ished with 19 points and 10 The UCSB women’s basket­ down with a severe hip pointer rebounds for the second double­ ball team has battled through after only 17 minutes of action. double of her career, while play­ adversity all season, and this Despite their misfortune, the ing a career-high 30 minutes. weekend provided another Gauchos limped into halftime Feeding off Taylor, UCSB opportunity for the Gauchos to with a 34-30 lead. took its biggest lead of the game display their resilience. at 54-41 with just over five min­ Forced to play without senior utes left to play, and seemed to forward Nicole Greathouse, have the game in hand. But BSU UCSB (17-8, 10-2 in the Big rallied behind back-to-back West) continued its climb back three pointers from sophomore to the top of the Big West stand­ guard Abby Vaughan, cutting ings after sliding by Boise State the Gauchos’ lead to 60-58. 62-58 and trouncing Idaho 84- The Broncos then sent 60. W ith the victories, Santa Gaucho sophomore point guard Barbara pulled into a first-place Debby Caine to the charity tie with Long Beach State, and stripe, hoping that she would extended its overall winning buckle under the pressure and streak to four games. give BSU a chance to tie. But Kayte Christensen “I’m really proud of these Caine calmly sank both free kids,” UCSB Head Coach Mark throws, securing the game for French said on 1250 AM radio. “We didn’t have many subs Santa Barbara. “This road trip was tough, espe­ tonight, and I was definitely UCSB would only have to cially without Greathouse, but feeling it,” said junior forward play without one senior Sunday hopefully we’re peaking at the Kayte Christensen on 1250 AM. against the Vandals, as Rogers right time.” “We all just knew that we would returned with a vengeance. The Gauchos came out on have to step it up.” Playing in pain, Rogers still fire against BSU (9-15, 5-6), Santa Barbara did just that in managed to pour in 17 points, shooting their way to a 9-0 lead, the second half, extending its including 15 in the first half, while holding the Broncos score­ lead to 48-36. Starting in place while inspiring her teammates less for the first four minutes of of Greathouse, who was unable with her courageous effort. the game. However, Santa to travel with, the team because JASON SCHOCK / DAILY NEXUS FILE “Rachelle gave us a real shot Barbara soon cooled off, and of medical reasons, freshman in the arm today,” French said. Freshman guard Lisa Willett makes a no-look pass. The Gauchos were BSU took advantage, pulling to center Lindsay Taylor led the able to come out victorious this weekend vs. Boise State and Idaho. within one, 16-15. way for UCSB in the second l l y h *>•».' vi'v t v See GAUCHOS, p.2A 2A Monday, February 26,2 0 0 1 Daily Nexus

Gauchos took a 45-36 lead off, it was time for another “We had our opportu­ GAUCHOS into halftime, and came player to step up for the nities tonight,” Idaho Continued from p.lA out determined to put the Gauchos. That player Head Coach Hillary Check out “She came out and gutted Vandals away in the sec­ turned out to be two peo­ Recknor said on 1250 it out and shot the ball ond period. Unfortunately ple: Christensen and AM. “We just turned the tomorroui’s really well for us.” Taylor. The duo combined ball over too much. [This for 39 points and 21 loss] was really frustrat- The Gauchos came out •___ » hot against the Vandals, rebounds, with Taylor mg. sports sec­ racing out to a 15-5 lead recording her second dou­ The Gauchos now behind five of Rogers’ ble-double of the road trip. return home to play Pacific tion to find points. Idaho (6-19, 3-9) Behind the stellar per­ on Thursday, before facing then battled back to cut formances of its post play­ off against Long Beach out how UCSB the Santa Barbara lead to ers, UCSB seized control State in a battle for the four, 22-18. Not to be out­ of the game, going up 68- first place in the Big West. done, UCSB answered 49 at the five-minute “We’re not going to fared in with a 14-4 run of its own, mark. Knowing that it had practice very hard this with Rogers leading the Lindsay Taylor nearly blown a similar lead week,” French said on baseball, way once again, contribut­ only two days earlier 1250 AM. “We’re going to ing seven points during for UCSB, Idaho had against BSU, Santa rest up so we can be ready softball and the surge. other ideas, slicing Santa Barbara didn’t let up, to rock ‘n’ roll next week­ Riding the excellent Barbara’s lead to 47-42. outscoring the Vandals 16- end against Pacific and play of Rogers, the With Rogers cooling 1 to finish the game. Long Beach." mater polo /AVWYWnWAVVWnVnWAVnWnVnWAV^WoVWWnVnV.

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Gauchos Roar Past Leopards in Four Game Win By Linda C. Black Today’s Birthday (Feb. 26). All your planning could pay off this year with riches beyond your wildest imagination. Ask By Brittany Langan because they have nothing took control of matters tougher teams we’ve for more than you think you're worth in March and get it by Staff Writer to lose. In the second game and secured a 6-2 lead. played this season.” April. Devote most of May to learning what you need to know, and June to fixing up your place the way you want it. Love we didn’t come out with LaVerne invested well and Leading UCSB was comes into your life around July and helps you set priorities anything at all — we didn’t came within two, 11-9. sophomore opposite hitter straight. Make more work for yourself in August and you’ll gen­ Struggling to find that serve, pass or put any pres­ However, Santa Barbara Ben Koski, who finished erate more income, too. Pay for an expert’s advice in September, and save by using your own talent to fix your place in October. winning spark after wal­ sure on them.” surged ahead of the the night with 12 kills. A surprising career development is in your favor in December, lowing in the midst of a Behind the momentum Leopards, 20-10. UCSB Sophomore middle block­ and you’re paid back for past good deeds next February. of sophomore utility Jake two-match rut, the #7 kept applying pressure and er Justin Adams tallied six ' To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easi­ UCSB men’s volleyball Swann, LaVerne took an won 30-16. kills and nine block assists. est day, 0 the most challenging. team jump-started its early 5-2 lead in game two. “[The Gauchos are] a Freshman setter Jeff Mine Aries (Match 21-ApriI 19) - Today is a 9- The hard pait is behind you, so take on new challenges. Your status is also on the dying engine against UCSB fumbled at the ser­ tall and quick team,” said tallied four service aces rise. You’re getting to be known for your courage, honesty and La Verne on Friday to get vice line but managed to LaVerne sophomore out­ and 11 defensive digs. willingness to take a risk. Do it safely, if possible. maintain its composure to side hitter Jay Chapman. Taurus (April 20-May 20)- Today is a 6- Wheeling and back on the winning track. The Gauchos take on dealing behind the scenes could be profitable. Quick action will It was slow going, but keep the game within “They work well together #3 Pepperdine on Tuesday be required, so you should have already done the homework. If the Gauchos (6-5 overall, three. However, the as a team, they function night in the Thunderdome you haven’t, you could miss a great deal. Just don’t let it happen again. 3-5 in the Mountain Leopards stepped it up well. They are one of the at 7:05. Gemini (May 2!-June 21)- Today is a 9- Your social calen­ Pacific Sports Federation) and widened the gap to dar is packed. There’s no time for work because you have too found the right tools to get six. UCSB didn’t answer many friends to visit If the people you work with are your friends, congratulations- you’re in the right job. Today you'll be back on the road and and lost 30-23. successful. zoomed past the Leopards The Gauchos came Cancer (June 22-JuIy 22)- Today is a 6- You may have to do something you tried to put off forever. If it’s a mess that (3-8) at the Thunderdome out as a shadow of their needs cleaning up, it’s not of your making. Be cheerful about it in a 30-23, 23-30, 30-16, former self and took an and you’ll take seven steps closer to sainthood. 30-16 victory. early 11-3 lead in game Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)- Today is a 9- You’re active, enthu­ siastic and outgoing. You could steal the show, even with high- “We haven’t had good three. Junior outside hit­ powered people around you, because you’re so charming. You’ll energy these past few ters Dave Kohl and win their hearts and maybe their minds. You’re irresistible! Andy Rivera kept the Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept 22)- Today is a 7- Hurty to get the weeks,” UCSB Head house whipped into shape. The work you do now could last for Coach Ken Preston said. “I ball rolling for the a long time, so get it right. Use all the labor-saving devices you was disappointed with Gauchos by contribut­ can find, so you'll have time to relax before dawn. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22)- Today is a 9- There are interesting how we entered the floor ing impressive kills, conversations going on, and one of them may look like an argu­ in the second game, so I helping Santa Barbara ment. Your natural reaction is to present the opposing point of decided to change the notch a .485 hitting per­ view, but the other guy’s going to win this one. At least make him or her feel that way. chemistry and it worked.” centage. By the time Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)- Today is a 7- There’s enough The first half of game LaVerne gained its com­ work to he done, but don’t leap into it. Make sure you have a written contract before you start If this is your own mess, it may one was neck-to-neck, posure they were deep in be hard to charge yourself the time-and-a-half you deserve. with both teams struggling debt, 25-11. Three con­ Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)- Today is a 9- You’re cre­ to pull away from one secutive points weren’t ative and imaginative. You may even be turning into the person you’d always hoped to be. If the person you’ve always wanted another. W ith the score enough and LaVerne to be with is nearby, be alluring. It works better with those pas­ fill tied at 16, UCSB decided was forced to declare sionate types. bankruptcy in a 30-16 Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)- Today is a 7- You’ve got to take matters into its something on your mind that needs to be resolved, maybe a own hands and surged loss. secret that needs to be told. A private place is best for this con­ ahead, taking a 27-20 lead, “We should play versation. You may have to keep talking until everything’s worked out. en route to winning game every game of every Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)- Today is a 9- You’re learning one 30-23. match the way we did in quickly from friends. Somebody else’s bizarre idea can really “We lacked intensity,” the third game,” said turn you on. Don’t hurt anybody who’s in between you and tire information you want. said UCSB junior outside Preston, who made Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)- Today is a 7- The trap you’ve hitter Alex Lienert, who some effective changes been working on is about to be sprung, so why are you so ner­ in the lineup going into TRUC BUI /DAILY NEXUS vous? The planning is done, and it's time for action. Timing is played for La Verne last extremely important, but you'll have to follow a hunch. year. “[LaVerne] always the third game. Junior opposite hitter Ben Koski helped boost UCSB to a 3-1 comes out and swings hard Once again UCSB match win over Division III opponent LaVerne on Friday night. TéP^np SILVER CREENS S\T 4A Monday, February 26,2 0 0 1 Daily Nexus Nutritional Supplement Outlet Store IVI Supplement Direct R ADULT SUPERSTORE Save 30%-80% Everyday on your Favorite Brands Stop in and see how we can set you up with a killer supplement program. 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