Winter is not only a time for hot cocoa and new year’s resolutions – it is a time for NBA basketball. The city of Santa Cruz is taking the NBA D-League by storm this winter with the Santa Cruz Warriors performing far beyond expectations and making league history. Currently, the SC Warriors are number one…
Santa Cruz Golden State Warriors
By Charlotte Gibson | Published December 4th, 2012On November 2, 2012, the city of Santa Cruz made basketball history. The Santa Cruz Warriors, the official D-League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors, made eight selections during the 2012 NBA D-League Draft, marking the first D-League draft in Santa Cruz history. The first-ever selection by the Santa Cruz Warriors was awarded to 6’4’’…
The Year of the Banana Slug
By Charlotte Gibson | Published September 20th, 2012Whether you are a soccer fan, volleyball devotee, or a golf fanatic, fall sports at UCSC are bound to set the tone for the 2012-2013 year of the Banana Slug. With a new wave of freshmen, transfer, and of course returning students, UCSC athletics is ready to take the NCAA Division III by storm. …
UC & The Olympics
By Charlotte Gibson | Published August 11th, 2012Athletic competition is over at the 2012 Summer Olympics with the University of California well represented amongst the elite athletes in London. A contingent of nearly 100 UC affiliated student and alumni athletes, coaches, trainers, doctors and staff are proudly representing the United States and other nations from around the globe. From badminton to taekwondo,…
Troubled Child to Olympic Gold Medalist: Interview With Audley Harrison
By Charlotte Gibson | Published August 7th, 2012What separates an average athlete from an Olympic gold medalist? A few extra hours spent in the gym or on the track? Maybe a supportive family and coaching staff? However, for British Heavyweight Champion Audley Harrison, in order to successfully win the gold medal in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, he had to overcome…
Major League Baseball
By Charlotte Gibson | Published April 10th, 2012Spring is here, and with that the crisp green grass of the 2012 MLB season. Last year the St. Louis Cardinals made the improbable run to win one of the most exciting World Series ever. The Card’s defeated the tough-luck Texas Rangers, who have won the AL Pennant the last two seasons. This season is…
Final UCSC Men’s Volleyball Home Game
By Charlotte Gibson | Published March 8th, 2012This Friday at 7 PM the UCSC Men’s Volleyball team will host their final home game of the season vs. Hope International. The Slugs’ have won 4 straight games and are on a roll – their record stands at 8-4 (5-1 in D-III play). Earlier in the season, the Slugs defeated former D-III champion Juniata…
Live Women’s Basketball
By Michael Bryant | Published February 17th, 2012The UCSC Women’s Basketball team takes on UC Merced for their last home game of the season. KZSC’s Slug Sports team will bring you live coverage on our website, kzsc.org. Keep up with every rebound, fast break and bucket on the Side/Second Stream of website Saturday February 18th starting at 5 pm. Details on using…
Last UCSC Men’s Basketball Home Game
By Charlotte Gibson | Published February 9th, 2012The UCSC Men’s Basketball team will be hosting their final home game of the season this Saturday night! The Slugs will host American Sports University at the College 8 West Field House at 7 PM. The Slugs have been playing their best ball as of late, winning 6 of their last 8 games. It will…
Bron Bron and KD
By Charlotte Gibson | Published January 2nd, 2012The 2011-2012 NBA season has started, providing eye-popping athleticism and excitement! No players have stood out more than Small Foward LeBron James of the Miami Heat, and Small Forward Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Both James and Durant are ranked number 1 and 2 in scoring, respectively, and both players have led their…