He joins Cody Fleming's staff from Fresno State.

Former Associate Head Coach returns to lead the Gaucho programs.

Former Associate Head Coach returns to lead the Gaucho programs.

Stephanie Bruce (2007) highlights championship effort with a fourth place finish in the women s 10000m.

Hope Bender, Stephanie Bruce, and Jenna Hinkle will all take their shot at the national championships to possibly qualify for the World Championships in Doha, Qatar.

The two stellar freshman have contributed much in their first year at UCSB and will now have a chance to compete with some of the best junior athletes in the nation.

Donning the Blue and Gold since February, the two freshman concluded their season in Florida against some of the best junior track athletes in the country.

The pair of seniors are off to Austin, Texas to represent the Gauchos one last time in their final year.

Nursing a mild hamstring strain, the fifth year senior is holding strong heading into day two.

Bender would finish 24th in the long jump for NCAA Honorable Mention, Nelson would drop out due to injury after fighting hard on day one.