ncaab Game Recap
Pacific Tigers vs Santa Clara Broncos Wrap - Santa Clara Wins 81-59
The battle between Santa Clara and Pacific didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Pacific was handed a 81-59 defeat on Monday at Leavey Center.
Bettors who backed Santa Clara were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -12.0 at sportsbooks.
Josip Vrankic had 20 points for Santa Clara and Keshawn Justice chipped in with 16 points. Jalen Williams had 5 assists for them, while Keshawn Justice was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Pacific got a 19-point performance from Khaleb Wilson-Rouse, who was supported by 19 points from Jeremiah Bailey. Pierre Crockrell II had 5 assists in a losing cause for Pacific, while Alphonso Anderson grabbed 7 rebounds.
Santa Clara was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Santa Clara as they grabbed 41 boards, while Pacific only had 31
Next game, Santa Clara takes its act home to face Loyola Marymount looking for another win. For Pacific, they head on the road to face Pepperdine.