Cecil Brown Goes Off Again

Cecil Brown, former Gaucho now playing in the French pro basketball league LNB, just went off for 27 points and 9 rebounds to lead Brest over Saint-Vallier 81-72.

Brest's season ends in mid-May, so expect him to continue to torch the nets a few more games, as their new players adjust to each other. We all knew Cecil can shoot the 3, but his stats suggest he is taking it to the cup hard. Congratulations and keep it up Cecil! Go Gauchos!

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UCSB Falls to CSUN 62-57

The UCSB Men's basketball team lost to CSU-Northridge 62-57 in a Big West match up, once again squandering a double-digit lead in the process. Jesse Byrd is slowly working his way back into the rotation after a knee injury, and led the visiting Gauchos with 11 points, as Will Brew, Jr. added 10 points, and Chris Devine chipped in 9 points and 5 rebounds. The Matadors prevailed despite missing their senior backcourt duo of Deon Tresvant and Josh Jenkins. However, Rodrique Mels picked up the slack with 19 points.

UC-Davis visits the Gauchos in the Thunderdome Saturday at 7 pm.

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Devine Wins Big West Player of the Week Again

UCSB Senior forward Chris Devine won his second consecutive Big West Conference Player of the Week award. Devine scored 26 points in a win against Big West foe University of Pacific, and 20 points in a non-conference overtime win over Montana State 78-71, in an ESPNU Bracket Buster game. In the two games, Devine averaged 23.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 51.5% from the floor. The 6th year senior has scored 1,534 points in his career, 4th all-time on the Gaucho scoring list.

UCSB Defeats Montana State 78-71 in OT

The UCSB Men's basketball team defeated the Montana State Bobcats 78-71 in overtime, in an ESPNU Bracket Buster match up at the Thunderdome. Chris Devine led the Gauchos with 20 points and 7 rebounds, while James Nunnally added 14 points off the bench. Marquis Navarre led a balanced Bobcat attack with 13 points.

UCSB will make a return trip to Montana State next season.

The Gauchos return to Big West play against Cal. State-Northridge on Wednesday, February 25 in the Matadome at 7 pm.


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UCSB Defeats UOP 67-57

The UCSB Men's basketball team defeated the University of Pacific Tigers 67-57 in a Big West contest at the Thunderdome, extending their current winning streak to 3 games. Chris Devine led the Gauchos with 26 points and 8 rebounds, while James Powell followed up with 16 points. Chad Troyer led the Tigers with 11 points.

Montana State visits UCSB in a non-conference ESPNU Bracket Buster match up Saturday, February 21 at 7 pm at the Thunderdome.

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Chris Devine Named Big West Player of the Week

UCSB Gauchos Senior Forward Chris Devine was named the Big West Player of the Week. Devine scored a career-high 29 points, including the game-winning free throws in a 68-66 win over the Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Mustangs last Saturday night at the Thunderdome. Devine also grabbed 5 rebounds and dished off a season-high 4 assists in the win. The native of Eagle River, Alaska is averaging 15.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, while shooting 54.0% from the field. He ranks third in the Big West in scoring.

UCSB Edges Cal Poly SLO UCI 68-66

The UCSB Men's basketball team beat the Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Mustangs 68-66 in a Big West match at the Thunderdome. Chris Devine led the Gauchos with a career-high 29 points including the game-winning free throws with 7.3 seconds left. Greg Somogyi chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocked shots. Jaime Serna and Jesse Byrd led the Gauchos with 7 rebounds apiece. Lorenzo Keeler and Chaz Thomas kept the Mustangs in contention with 17 points each.

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UCSB defeats UCI 65-56

The UCSB Men's basketball team defeated the UC-Irvine Anteaters 65-56 in a Big West match up at the Bren Center, overcoming a 10-point deficit in the process. Chris Devine led the Gauchos with 19 points, while Will Brew, Jr. chipped in 14 points. Jesse Byrd led the Gauchos with 6 rebounds, despite limited minutes as he slowly works his way back into the rotation after a knee injury. Eric Wise and Brett Lauer led the Anteaters with 23 and 17 points, respectively.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo visits the Gauchos for a Big West tussle at the Thunderdome on Saturday, February 14th at 7:00 pm.

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UCSB loses to CSF 72-65 in another 2nd half collapse

The UCSB Men's basketball team couldn't hold another 2nd half lead against the Cal. St., Fullerton, losing their second Big West contest to the Titans 72-65. Despite a 2nd consecutive double-double by Chris Devine with 20 points and 12 rebounds, the Gauchos managed to lose a 47-25 2nd half lead. Jaime Serna had a break out game, scoring a career-high 20 points and adding 8 rebounds. CSF was led by sharp-shooting guard Josh Akognon, who tallied 20 of his 29 points in the 2nd half, burying 5 - 9 shots behind the 3-pt. line.

UCSB travels to UC-Irvine for a Big West contest Saturday, February 7 at 7 pm.

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UCSB to host Montana State in ESPNU BracketBuster

UC Santa Barbara Men's basketball team will host Montana State in an ESPNU BracketBuster game. The Gauchos will play the Bobcats on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Thunderdome.

UCSB's record is 8-12 overall and 2-6 in the Big West Conference. Montana State's record is 9-9 overall and 3-4 in the Big Sky Conference.

UCSB will return the trip to Bozeman, MT during the 2009-10 season, at a date to be determined.

CSUN squeaks by UCSB 72-70

The UCSB Men's basketball team barely lost to Cal. St.- Northridge 72-70 on a missed 3 point attempt by Jordan Weiner in the waning seconds of the Big West contest. Chris Devine again led the Gauchos, recording a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. James Powell broke out of his shooting slump with 14 points, including a perfect 4-4 from beyond the 3-point arc, in addition to dishing out 4 assists. Kenny Daniels led a balanced attack with 14 points, followed by Josh Jenkins, Tremaine Townsend, and Rodrigue Mels with 13 points apiece. Townsend led the Matadors with 9 boards.

Next up are the CSUF Titans in Fullerton.

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UOP defeats UCSB 58-36

The University of Pacific Tigers throttled the UCSB Men's basketball team in a low-scoring affair. No Gauchos reached double figures, as James Nunnally led the Gauchos with 9 points, while Chris Devine chipped in 8 points and 7 rebounds. Chad Troyer led the Tigers with 14 points, including 4-7 from beyond the 3 point line.

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Hot UC-Davis takes down UCSB 89-75

The hot-shooting UC-Davis Aggies ran away in the second half, overwhelming the UCSB Men's basketball team 89-75. Chris Devine turned in a herculean effort, leading the Gauchos with 27 points and 8 rebounds. Greg Somogyi had another career-high 14 points. Vince Oliver led a balanced Aggie attack with 21 points.

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UCSB takes down Cal Poly SLO 72-62 in road win

The UCSB Men's basketball team defeated the Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo Mustangs 72-62 in a Big West showdown between the two Central Coast teams. DJ Posley led the Gauchos with a career-high 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. Jordan Wiener also clocked in with a career-high 14 points, including 4-8 from beyond the 3-pt. line. Both bench players were joined by Greg Somogyi who also had a career-high 8 points. James Powell added 9 points while Chris Devine chipped in with 8 points and 6 rebounds. The Mustangs were led by Shawn Lewis with 16 points.

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Next up is another road game against UC-Davis on Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 pm.

UCSB collapses in 2nd half against CSUF

The UCSB Men's basketball team lost another double-digit lead against CSU-Fullerton 62-58 in a home game at the Thunderdome. Josh Akognon exploded for 29 points, 20 in the 2nd half to lead the Titans. James Powell led the Gauchos in a losing effort with 19 points, while Chris Devine followed up with 13 points and a team-leading 9 rebounds.

The Gauchos travel to San Luis Obispo to take on Cal Poly in another Big West matchup on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 7:00 p.m.

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UCSB defeats UCI 68-61 in the Thunderdome

The UCSB Men's basketball team defeated UC-Irvine for their first Big West Conference win in the Thunderdome. James Powell led the Gauchos with 19 points, followed by a career-high 18 points by Will Brew, Jr. Brew had a hot shooting night, connecting on 6-7 from the 3-point line. Brew also led the Gauchos with 5 rebounds, while DJ Posley contributed 4 assists.

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Up next are the CSU-Fullerton Titans on January 10. Game time is 7 pm at the Thunderdome. The game is being televised on Fox Sports Network, Prime Ticket.

UC-Riverside defeats UCSB 71-69

The UCSB Men's basketball team lost to the UC-Riverside Highlanders 71-69 in a Big West matchup in Riverside. Chris Devine once again led the Gauchos with 24 points and 8 rebounds in a losing cause, while James Powell chipped in 11 points. UCSB held a 46-32 halftime lead, but once again couldn't hold it, as UCR staged a furious comeback, led by Kyle Austin and Javon Borum's 13 and 12 points, respectively.

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Gauchos lose 76-64 to LBSU in Big West opener

The UCSB Men's basketball team lost their Big West conference opener to the Long Beach State 49ers 76-64, in a game at the Pyramid in Long Beach. Chris Devine led the Gauchos with 20 points and 8 rebounds, followed by James Powell who chipped in 10 points, along with 5 assists. The Gauchos led 26-19 with 9 minutes remaining in the first half by hitting 6-7 3 point shots, but ended up squandering the lead, and trailed 36-29 at halftime. They were never able to regain the lead, as Long Beach pulled away in the second half by hitting their 3 point shots. Casper Ware led the 49ers with 21 points, including shooting 3-3 from 3-point range.

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UCSB defeats Ball State 71-51

The UCSB Men's basketball team defeated visiting Ball State in a final tune-up before the conference season starts. James Powell led a balanced Gaucho attack with 15 points, followed by Chris Devine and James Nunnally, each with 12 points. Devine and Jaime Serna led the Gauchos with 7 rebounds apiece, while Greg Somogyi paced the Gauchos with 4 blocks. Somogyi started for the injured Jesse Byrd, out 4 - 6 weeks, while Jordan Weiner and Nunnally also made their first career starts.

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San Diego State defeats UCSB 68-51

The UCSB Men's basketball team lost to the SDSU Aztecs 68-51 at Cox Arena in San Diego. Chris Devine led the Gauchos with 18 points, while Jesse Byrd had 6 rebounds. Freshman center Greg Somogyi had a team-high 5 blocks despite playing only 15 minutes. Lorenzo Wade, Ryan Amoroso, and Kyle Spain led the Aztecs with 17, 13, and 11 points, respectively. SDSU also won the battle of the boards, 31 to 25.

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