UCSB Uses Its Depth Charges to Lower the Boom on UC Santa Cruz in Women’s Basketball Opener
The Gauchos shot 61.7% and had four freshmen score in double figures as they opened the season with a lopsided home win.
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UCSB Uses its Depth Charges to Lower the Boom on UC Santa Cruz in Women’s Basketball Opener
UC Santa Barbara established itself as a giant-killer in women’s basketball with last week’s exhibition victory at Stanford University. But the Gauchos played the role of giant pretty well, too, during Tuesday’s regular-season opener at the Thunderdome. They shot 61.7%, made 14-of-25 three-pointers, and out-rebounded UC Santa Cruz 49-17 in a 101-26 rout over their […]
UCSB Women Open Season With 101-26 Win Over UC Santa Cruz
UC Santa Barbara opened its 2026-27 women’s basketball season with a 103-26 rout of UC Santa Cruz, powered by strong team depth and four freshmen. Sarah Heyn led the Gauchos with 17 points in her collegiate debut. By the Numbers 103-26: Final score. 17 points: Heyn’s team-high in her first college game. 61.7%: UCSB’s overall shooting percentage. 56%: UCSB’s shooting percentage from 3-point range. State of Play The Gauchos built a 51-15 halftime …
Women's Basketball Opens 2026-27 Season Against UC Santa Cruz and Pepperdine - University of California, Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The UC Santa Barbara Women's Basketball team is ready to tip off the 2026-2027 season with a pair of matchups against UC Santa Cruz and Pepperdine. The Gauchos will open their season at home against the Banana Slugs on Nov. 3 before taking on the Waves away on Nov. 5.
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