UCSB Gauchos Men’s Basketball Team Secures Dominant Victory, Matches Program Record for Three-Pointers
The UCSB Gauchos men's basketball team achieved a decisive 90-67 victory over Oakland University, matching a program record with 18 successful three-pointers. The game highlighted the strong performance of Finnish players Miro Little and Viljami Vartiainen, whose mothers were in…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, November 7, 2026 —
The UCSB Gauchos men’s basketball team recorded a significant win, defeating Oakland University with a final score of 90-67. The decisive performance saw the Gauchos not only secure a comfortable margin of victory but also match a program record for the most three-pointers made in a single game, with 18 successful shots from beyond the arc.
A notable aspect of the game was the standout performance by Finnish players Miro Little and Viljami Vartiainen. Both athletes demonstrated strong play, contributing to the team’s offensive success. Adding a personal touch to their performance, the mothers of both Little and Vartiainen were present in the stands, having traveled from Finland to support their sons during the game.
The victory represents a positive moment for the UCSB program, underscoring their offensive capabilities, particularly their proficiency in three-point shooting. The presence of international family members also brought a unique dimension to the collegiate athletic event.
Story summarized from the original created by Mark Patton, Noozhawk Correspondent on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.
