NCAAB · Final

Santa Clara Dominates Cal Poly Humboldt in Season Opener

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Leavey Center

Santa Clara Broncos 83, Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks vs Santa Clara Broncos?

Santa Clara Broncos beat Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks 83-53 at Leavey Center on November 4, 2025.

In a decisive victory, the Santa Clara Broncos triumphed over the Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks with a final score of 83-53. This game marked the season opener for both teams, held at the Leavey Center. Santa Clara's performance showcased their offensive prowess, averaging 82.5 points per game in their last ten outings, while limiting their opponents to 68.8 points.

Santa Clara entered the game with a recent record of 6-4 over their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss in their previous match against the Pepperdine Waves. The Broncos had a mixed home record of 3-3 and an away record of 3-1 in that span. Their scoring average in the last five games was notably higher at 86.8 points, indicating a strong offensive capability. In contrast, Cal Poly Humboldt faced a challenging matchup as they began their season against a team that had shown significant scoring ability.

The contest unfolded with Santa Clara establishing control early on, and they maintained a comfortable lead throughout the game. The Broncos' scoring was highlighted by several key plays in the second half, including a series of layups and three-pointers that pushed their lead to 83 points by the game's conclusion. Notable plays included a three-point jumper by Thierry Darlan and a layup by Brenton Knapper, both of which contributed to Santa Clara's commanding performance.

Cal Poly Humboldt struggled to keep pace, managing to score only 53 points against a well-organized Santa Clara defense. The Lumberjacks' scoring was led by Elijah Mahi, who made several attempts to close the gap but ultimately fell short. Their scoring average in the game was significantly lower than Santa Clara's recent performances, reflecting the challenges they faced against a seasoned opponent.

The Broncos' home advantage at the Leavey Center was evident, as they capitalized on their familiarity with the venue. The conditions were favorable for basketball, allowing both teams to showcase their skills, but Santa Clara's execution was superior. The market had priced Santa Clara as heavy favorites, with a final win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the victory.

Injuries did not appear to play a significant role in the outcome of this match, allowing both teams to field their strongest lineups. As the season progresses, Santa Clara will look to build on this momentum, while Cal Poly Humboldt will need to regroup and address the shortcomings highlighted by this opening game. Viewers should watch for Santa Clara's offensive strategies and defensive setups as they continue their campaign, while Cal Poly Humboldt will need to find ways to improve their scoring efficiency in future matchups.

Leaders

PointsElijah Mahi14Santa Clara Broncos
AssistsJake Ensminger4Santa Clara Broncos
ReboundsThierry Darlan13Santa Clara Broncos
PointsShakir Odunewu20Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks
AssistsRob Jenkins4Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks
ReboundsShakir Odunewu7Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks

Recent form

Santa Clara Broncos

Last 10: 6-4Streak L182.5 scored · 68.8 allowed per game3-3 at home

L76-78vs Pepperdine WavesMar 10
W97-66at Pacific TigersMar 2
L76-95vs Gonzaga BulldogsFeb 26
W109-79at Washington State CougarsFeb 22
W76-61vs Loyola Marymount LionsFeb 21
L64-73at Saint Mary's GaelsFeb 12
W93-70vs San Diego TorerosFeb 9
W97-50at Portland PilotsFeb 7
W83-49vs Pacific TigersFeb 2
L54-67vs Saint Mary's GaelsJan 30

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Gonzaga	31-4	-	16-2
Saint Mary's	27-6	-	16-2
Santa Clara	26-9	1	15-3
Oregon State	17-16	7	9-9
Seattle U	21-14	8	8-10
Pacific	18-15	8	8-10
San Francisco	17-16	8	8-10
Washington State	12-20	9	7-11
Loyola Marymount	15-17	10	6-12
Portland	15-19	10	6-12
San Diego	12-21	11	5-13
Pepperdine	9-23	12	4-14

Box score

Stat	Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks	Santa Clara Broncos
Field goals	20-62	35-74
Field goal %	32	47
Three-pointers	7-27	10-36
Three-point %	26	28
Free throws	6-10	3-7
Free throw %	60	43
Rebounds	36	47
Offensive rebounds	10	14
Defensive rebounds	26	33
Assists	15	22
Steals	6	14
Blocks	2	6
Turnovers	17	9
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	4	22
Fast-break points	5	15
Points in the paint	22	50
Fouls	11	14
Largest lead	0	30

How the scoring went

1st Half20-34Zaveion Bineyard made Layup. Assisted by Rob Jenkins.
1st Half20-37Francis Chukwudebelu made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Aleksandar Gavalyugov.
1st Half23-37Brandon Bento-Jackson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Shakir Odunewu.
1st Half23-39Elijah Mahi made Layup. Assisted by Francis Chukwudebelu.
1st Half24-39Shakir Odunewu made Free Throw.
1st Half25-39Shakir Odunewu made Free Throw.
1st Half25-41Jake Ensminger made Layup. Assisted by Elijah Mahi.
1st Half25-43Brenton Knapper made Layup. Assisted by Elijah Mahi.
1st Half25-45Jake Ensminger made Layup. Assisted by Francis Chukwudebelu.
2nd Half25-47Christian Hammond made Layup.
2nd Half28-47Zaveion Bineyard made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brandon Bento-Jackson.
2nd Half30-47Shakir Odunewu made Layup. Assisted by Zaveion Bineyard.
2nd Half30-49Allen Graves made Layup.
2nd Half32-49Shakir Odunewu made Layup. Assisted by Drew Ardouin.
2nd Half33-49Shakir Odunewu made Free Throw.
2nd Half33-51Christian Hammond made Layup.
2nd Half33-53Thierry Darlan made Dunk. Assisted by Jake Ensminger.
2nd Half35-53Drew Ardouin made Layup. Assisted by Tyriq McNeal.
2nd Half35-56Aleksandar Gavalyugov made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Francis Chukwudebelu.
2nd Half35-58Thierry Darlan made Layup.
2nd Half38-58Dorrell Thomas made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rob Jenkins.
2nd Half38-60Francis Chukwudebelu made Layup. Assisted by Brenton Knapper.
2nd Half40-60Shakir Odunewu made Dunk. Assisted by Raydon Thorson.
2nd Half43-60Shakir Odunewu made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rob Jenkins.
2nd Half43-63Elijah Mahi made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Thierry Darlan.
2nd Half44-63Shakir Odunewu made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-66Thierry Darlan made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Aleksandar Gavalyugov.
2nd Half46-66Shakir Odunewu made Layup.
2nd Half46-68Elijah Mahi made Jumper.
2nd Half48-68Rob Jenkins made Layup.
2nd Half49-68Zaveion Bineyard made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-68Zaveion Bineyard made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-70Elijah Mahi made Layup. Assisted by Brenton Knapper.
2nd Half53-70Shakir Odunewu made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brandon Bento-Jackson.
2nd Half53-72Brenton Knapper made Layup.
2nd Half53-74Francis Chukwudebelu made Layup.
2nd Half53-76Jake Ensminger made Layup.
2nd Half53-79Aleksandar Gavalyugov made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jake Ensminger.
2nd Half53-80Elijah Mahi made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-83Thierry Darlan made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Elijah Mahi.

Win probability

Above the line favours Santa Clara Broncos, below favours Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks.