Gauchos Are Deadly From Start to Finnish While Tying UCSB’s Three-Point Record
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November 7, 2026
How often do two moms fly in from Finland just to watch their kids hoop it up at the Thunderdome? That's exactly what happened Saturday, and Miro Little and Viljami Vartiainen made the trip worth every mile. The Gauchos' Flying Finns caught fire from beyond the arc, leading UCSB to a 90-67 rout of Oakland University while tying the school's three-point record. There's something special about a pair of international teammates putting on a show for family in the stands.
For Santa Barbara hoops fans, this is the kind of night that makes the Thunderdome feel like home — loud, warm, and full of stories. Noozhawk had the details on a Gaucho squad that looks dangerous from the opening tip. If you haven't caught a game yet this season, this is your nudge. The student section, the beach-town energy, and now a record-tying shooting display — it's a good time to be a Gaucho.
Go Gauchos, and welcome to the 805 to the Little and Vartiainen families. Hope they stick around for a few more wins.
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