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Santa Clara Broncos vs San Diego Toreros Recap - Santa Clara Wins 82-69
Santa Clara got 23 points from Jalen Benjamin as they ran past San Diego 82-69 on Saturday at Jenny Craig Pavilion.
Bettors who backed Santa Clara were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.5 at sportsbooks.
Santa Clara got 16 points from Johnny O'Neil and another 14 points from Carlos Marshall Jr.. Jalen Benjamin contributed 6 assists, while Jake Ensminger cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
San Diego got 28 points from Deuce Turner in a losing cause and another 15 points from Wayne McKinney III. Wayne McKinney III contributed 3 assists for them, while Steven Jamerson II had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Santa Clara were victorious, as the score was 32-24 at the break.
Santa Clara won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-25.
Santa Clara heads into a battle against Loyola Marymount. San Diego, meanwhile, will have their next action against St. Mary's.