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Nicholls State Falls 73-57 to Santa Clara - Recap
Josip Vrankic scored 28 points and added 15 rebounds for a double-double, leading Santa Clara over Nicholls State, 73-57, on Saturday at Leavey Center.
Keshawn Justice had 14 points for Santa Clara and Jalen Williams chipped in with 8 points. Josip Vrankic had 3 assists for them, while Josip Vrankic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
Nicholls State got 14 points from Jaylen Fornes in a losing cause and another 13 points from Ryghe Lyons. Kevin Johnson contributed 6 assists for them, while Najee Garvin had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Santa Clara were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Santa Clara had a 53-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Santa Clara takes its act home to face Sacramento State looking for another win. For Nicholls State, they head on the road to face California.