The State of Sport
In the ever-evolving world of D1 athletics, UC Santa Barbara AD Kelly Barsky keeps her feet on the ground and her eyes on the future.
John Zant
Recent Stories
Santa Barbara Sky FC Delays Debut in United Soccer League to 2026
Originally slated to compete in the USL League One next year, the Sky has gained the franchise rights to play in the higher-tiered USL Championship.
UC Santa Barbara Women’s Soccer Heads to NCAA Tournament for First Time in 15 Years
The women’s Friday opener at Stanford is the same day as the Gaucho men’s Big West title match against UC Davis at Harder Stadium.
Late UCSB Baseball Player Maury Ornest Struck a Chord Using Art to Express Mental Illness
Documentary film ‘Outsider’ chronicles a Gaucho athlete’s journey.
The Thrill of Victory Meets the Agony of Defeat at the Paris Games
A Santa Barbara wrap-up of the Olympics, with an eye turning south on the 101 for 2028.
Olympic Dreams a Mixed Bag For Team Santa Barbara Thursday
Women’s water polo loses to Australia in a shootout, and women’s volleyball defeats Brazil to advance to the final on Sunday.
Santa Barbara Olympians Score in Paris
Women’s water polo and indoor volleyball competitors continue this week.
Representing Santa Barbara and Team U.S.A.
Olympic athletes have local ties in beach and indoor volleyball, water polo, and soccer competitions.
UC Santa Barbara’s Ajay Mitchell Becomes 14th Gaucho Drafted to NBA
The Oklahoma City Thunder acquires the 38th pick, the eighth of the second round, through a deal with the New York Knicks.
Remembering Jerry West
The basketball legend’s inextricable link with Santa Barbara’s Bill Bertka goes way beyond the court.