Slugs Keep Postseason Hopes Alive Over Break
While students were home enjoying spring break, the NCAA Division III No. 6 ranked UC Santa Cruz men’s volleyball team was out on the court, giving it their all. The Slugs played two crucial games against No. 4 Carthage as part of their quest to...
Off the Ground and Over the Net
Badminton and tennis are played on courts with nets stretched across. Both sports also include singles and doubles matches in which players use racquets for a variety of different strokes. But contrary to popular belief, that’s where the similarities end. UC Santa Cruz badminton team...
Tough Weekend for Slug Sports
Women’s Basketball The women’s basketball team is no stranger to setting records. Going 18-7 this year, for the last three seasons the Slugs have continuously set and beat their own record for most wins in a single season. But there is one accomplishment the Slugs...
Warriors Lose a Tough One Against the Armor
The Warriors recovered since dropping two games at home versus the Springfield Armor after the All-Star break. With a 123-103 win over the Austin Toros on Feb. 23 and a 138-124 loss against the Reno Grande Valley Vipers on Feb. 26, the Warriors have four...
Slug Cycling Hosts ‘Slugapalooza’ Race
Collegiate cycling is no less competitive than any other sport, but the pregame rituals seem driven more by a mutual love for riding bikes than a desire to destroy the opponent. This was evident on Feb. 22 at “Slugapalooza” — a road race hosted by...
Slug Cheerleaders Fight Hard to be Heard
When UCSC cheer team captain Sasha Belinsky wears her uniform on game days, she typically gets asked two questions: “We have a cheer team?” and “What sports do you cheer for?” While the answer to the first questions may be obvious based on her attire,...
Men’s Baseball Set to Start Conference Play
The crack of bats against leather. A late winter breeze floating through the field. The Slugs turning their heads to the sky, waiting to see their first homer. These and other moments are soon to come as Slugs baseball season begins. Conference baseball for UCSC...
A Brotherhood Built on the Hardwood
Triplets Matthew, Tyler and Jared Ponce have found a home at UCSC and are bringing a strong family presence to the men’s basketball team.
Teams Prepare to Win Big at Slug Night
UCSC women’s basketball team will play Bethesda Christian at 3 p.m. and the Santa Cruz Warriors will play Los Angeles D-Fenders at 7 p.m in part of Slug Night.
Slugs Dominate Singles Matches for Overall Win
The men’s tennis team started their season on the right foot with a big win over Fresno City College.