UCSB Gauchos Defeat Cal Poly Mustangs in Season Sweep

Zoe Borter and Maddie Naro lead the Gauchos to a 63-54 victory over their rivals.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos women's basketball team defeated the Cal Poly Mustangs 63-54 to complete a season sweep. Zoe Borter scored a game-high 18 points and Maddie Naro added 10 points for the Gauchos, who led 36-22 at halftime but couldn't pull away from the struggling Mustangs, who have now lost 11 straight games.

Why it matters

This victory extends the Gauchos' dominance over their Big West Conference rivals, the Cal Poly Mustangs. The Gauchos have now swept the season series, further cementing their position as one of the top teams in the conference.

The details

The Gauchos led by 14 points at halftime, but the Mustangs fought back in the second half to keep the game close. Olivia Bradley contributed 9 points and 6 rebounds for the Gauchos, who improved their conference record to 9-6 and their overall record to 17-7.

  • The game was played on February 14, 2026.

The players

Zoe Borter

A key player for the UCSB Gauchos, scoring a game-high 18 points in the victory.

Maddie Naro

Contributed 10 points for the Gauchos in the win over the Mustangs.

Olivia Bradley

Scored 9 points and grabbed 6 rebounds for the Gauchos.

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The takeaway

The UCSB Gauchos have solidified their position as one of the top teams in the Big West Conference by sweeping their season series against the Cal Poly Mustangs. This victory showcases the Gauchos' depth and resilience, as they were able to hold off a late Mustangs comeback to secure the win.