Gonzaga Edges Santa Clara in High-Scoring Affair
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 10:40 PM ET · Leavey Center
Gonzaga Bulldogs 94, Santa Clara Broncos 86, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Santa Clara Broncos?
Gonzaga Bulldogs beat Santa Clara Broncos 94-86 at Leavey Center on February 14, 2026.
Who was favored in Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Santa Clara Broncos?
Gonzaga Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -238 (about 70% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling matchup at the Leavey Center, the Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated the Santa Clara Broncos 94-86, showcasing their offensive prowess and ability to close out a tightly contested game. This victory adds to Gonzaga's impressive record of 25-2, while Santa Clara falls to 22-6.
Both teams entered the game with strong recent form, each boasting a record of 9-1 over their last ten games. The Broncos were riding a nine-game winning streak, averaging 85.5 points per game while allowing 72.3. Their last five games saw them score an impressive average of 88.6 points, indicating a high-octane offense. Conversely, Gonzaga's last ten games included a scoring average of 79.7 points and an average of 63.1 points allowed. They had a record of 4-1 in their last five games, scoring an average of 77.0 points.
At home, Santa Clara had a perfect record of 5-0 in their last five games, while Gonzaga maintained a strong away record of 3-1. The two teams had met earlier in the season on January 9, where Gonzaga emerged victorious with a score of 89-77. In their previous meetings, Gonzaga had won two out of three, with Santa Clara's lone victory coming on January 19, 2025.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but the absence of key players can often influence the outcome of such high-stakes games. The betting market reflected Gonzaga as favorites, with odds from DraftKings indicating a spread of 4.5 points in favor of the Bulldogs and a total set at 158.5 points.
The game conditions were typical for a February evening, conducive to an exciting atmosphere as both teams battled for crucial conference standings. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a showcase of skill, with notable scoring plays including Adam Miller's free throws and Jake Ensminger's three-point jumper, which highlighted the back-and-forth nature of the contest.
Ultimately, Gonzaga's ability to maintain composure in the closing moments allowed them to secure the win, further solidifying their status as a formidable force in college basketball.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | GONZ -4.5 | 158.5 o -110 / u -110 | Gonzaga Bulldogs -238 · Santa Clara Broncos +195 |
Leaders
- PointsChristian Hammond16Santa Clara Broncos
- AssistsSash Gavalyugov4Santa Clara Broncos
- ReboundsBukky Oboye8Santa Clara Broncos
- PointsGraham Ike21Gonzaga Bulldogs
- AssistsMario Saint-Supery5Gonzaga Bulldogs
- ReboundsGraham Ike15Gonzaga Bulldogs
Recent form
Santa Clara Broncos
Last 10: 9-1Streak W985.5 scored · 72.3 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W84-72vs Seattle U RedhawksFeb 12
- W96-92at Washington State CougarsFeb 7
- W71-56at Pacific TigersFeb 5
- W104-73at Loyola Marymount LionsFeb 1
- W88-73vs San Francisco DonsJan 29
- W85-73at San Diego TorerosJan 25
- W62-54vs Saint Mary's GaelsJan 18
- W85-69vs Pacific TigersJan 15
- W103-72vs Loyola Marymount LionsJan 11
- L77-89at Gonzaga BulldogsJan 9
Gonzaga Bulldogs
Last 10: 9-1Streak W279.7 scored · 63.1 allowed per game3-1 away
- W83-53vs Washington State CougarsFeb 11
- W81-61at Oregon State BeaversFeb 7
- L80-87at Portland PilotsFeb 5
- W73-65vs Saint Mary's GaelsFeb 1
- W68-66vs San Francisco DonsJan 25
- W84-60vs Pepperdine WavesJan 22
- W71-50at Seattle U RedhawksJan 18
- W86-65at Washington State CougarsJan 16
- W89-77vs Santa Clara BroncosJan 9
- W82-47vs Loyola Marymount LionsJan 5
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 | Gonzaga Bulldogs | Santa Clara Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 36-64 | 30-65 |
| Field goal % | 56 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 3-18 | 9-24 |
| Three-point % | 17 | 38 |
| Free throws | 19-29 | 17-21 |
| Free throw % | 66 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 23 |
| Assists | 22 | 14 |
| Steals | 7 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 19 | 20 |
| Points in the paint | 66 | 42 |
| Fouls | 16 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 10 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 9 | 9 |
| Time in front | 48 | 41 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half61-60Davis Fogle makes layup
- 2nd Half63-60Emmanuel Innocenti makes layup (Tyon Grant-Foster assists)
- 2nd Half63-61Allen Graves makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-62Allen Graves makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-62Tyon Grant-Foster makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-62Emmanuel Innocenti makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-64Christian Hammond makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half68-64Tyon Grant-Foster makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-64Emmanuel Innocenti makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-64Emmanuel Innocenti makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-66Elijah Mahi makes layup (Sash Gavalyugov assists)
- 2nd Half73-66Adam Miller makes 22-foot three point jumper (Mario Saint-Supery assists)
- 2nd Half73-68Christian Hammond makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half73-69Allen Graves makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-70Bukky Oboye makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-70Tyon Grant-Foster makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-70Tyon Grant-Foster makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-70Adam Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-70Adam Miller makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-72Elijah Mahi makes layup
- 2nd Half79-72Adam Miller makes 3-foot dunk (Ismaila Diagne assists)
- 2nd Half79-73Allen Graves makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-74Allen Graves makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-74Mario Saint-Supery makes driving layup
- 2nd Half83-74Adam Miller makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-74Adam Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-77Sash Gavalyugov makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half84-77Mario Saint-Supery makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half85-77Mario Saint-Supery makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half87-77Tyon Grant-Foster makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Adam Miller assists)
- 2nd Half87-78Bukky Oboye makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half87-79Bukky Oboye makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half88-79Adam Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half89-79Adam Miller makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half89-82Jake Ensminger makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sash Gavalyugov assists)
- 2nd Half90-82Adam Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half90-84Christian Hammond makes layup
- 2nd Half92-84Adam Miller makes 2-foot dunk (Mario Saint-Supery assists)
- 2nd Half92-86Sash Gavalyugov makes layup
- 2nd Half94-86Adam Miller makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Santa Clara Broncos, below favours Gonzaga Bulldogs.
Venue
- Leavey CenterSanta Clara, CA
- Attendance4200
- OfficialsDarron George, Chris Merlo, Matt Rafferty
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