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Gonzaga Falls 77-76 to Santa Clara - Recap
Santa Clara got 17 points from Adama Bal en route to a 77-76 victory over Gonzaga on Thursday at Leavey Center.
Santa Clara was the ATS victor, as they covered the +8.0-point spread as an underdog.
Santa Clara got 16 points from Brenton Knapper and another 11 points from Johnny O'Neil. Adama Bal contributed 6 assists, while Tyeree Bryan cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Gonzaga got a 32-point performance from Anton Watson, who was supported by 21 points from Ryan Nembhard. Ryan Nembhard had 5 assists in a losing cause for Gonzaga, while Anton Watson grabbed 9 rebounds.
Santa Clara led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Santa Clara had a 41-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Santa Clara heads into a battle against St. Mary's. Gonzaga, meanwhile, will have their next action against Pepperdine.