Poor Shooting Sees UCSB Drop Home Season-Opener to Oregon St.
The Gauchos finished just 33.8 percent from the field and 18.2 percent from three on their way to a loss to Oregon St. on Saturday.
Despite 23 points from senior guard Michael Bryson, the UCSB men's basketball team was unable to contain the dynamic offense of No. 15 Cal in its 85-67 loss on Monday.
Playing in their first Big West final since 2011, the Gauchos fell 1-0 to Cal State Fullerton despite a 22-6 advantage in shots.
Playing without senior Michael Bryson, the Gauchos finish the game on a 9-1 run to come away with a close win in their first game of the season.
After defeating UC Davis for the third time in 2015, the Gauchos will play in their first Big West Tournament Championship since 2011 this Saturday against Cal State Fullerton.
The Gauchos haven't won a postseason game since 2011, but will have a great shot tomorrow at home against a UC Davis team they went 2-0 against in the regular season.
Senior guards John Green and Michael Bryson both hit the 20-point mark as they led UCSB to a season-opening exhibition victory.
Nick DePuy, the nation's leading goalscorer, recorded his third brace of the season in the Gauchos' big win over Sac St. on Wednesday.
No. 18 UCSB Seeks Revenge in Home Finale Against Sac St.
Still just a point in front of No. 22 Cal Poly for first place, the Gauchos need a win against a team that beat them 5-2 earlier this month.
Instant classic. The Gauchos hosted the Mustangs on Saturday in front of the second largest campus crowd in NCAA history.
One down, three to go before the conclusion of the 2015 regular season. The Gauchos picked up a big win over UC Davis and will now prepare to face No. 20 Cal Poly this Saturday.