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Santa Clara Defeats San Diego 80-75 - Recap
Santa Clara earned a 80-75 victory over San Diego on Thursday, getting 20 points from Brandin Podziemski at Leavey Center.
Santa Clara won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -11.5-point spread.
Carlos Stewart had 19 points for Santa Clara and Keshawn Justice chipped in with 18 points. Brandin Podziemski had 4 assists for them, while Brandin Podziemski was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
San Diego got a 22-point performance from Marcellus Earlington, who was supported by 13 points from Deuce Turner. Deuce Turner had 6 assists in a losing cause for San Diego, while Nic Lynch grabbed 6 rebounds.
Santa Clara was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Santa Clara won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-29.
Santa Clara looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Loyola Marymount. San Diego will aim to get back on the winning track at Pacific.