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The Gaucho Locos
The Gaucho Locos student section creates one of the Big West's most energetic home-court advantages with coordinated chants, costumes, and blue-and-gold apparel.
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The basics
About The Thunderdome
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- arena
- Sports
- Basketball
- League
- NCAAB
- Location
- Santa Barbara
- Status
- active
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Thunderdome
The Thunderdome is one of the most unique arena nicknames in college basketball and is famous for its loud, intimidating atmosphere.
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Olé Gauchos Chant
Supporters chant "Olé Gauchos!" after key baskets and defensive stops.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- UC Santa Barbara GauchosNCAAB
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