NCAAB · Final

Santa Clara Tops Pacific in Close Contest

Sunday, March 8, 2026, 11:20 PM ET · Orleans Arena

Santa Clara Broncos 76, Pacific Tigers 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Pacific Tigers vs Santa Clara Broncos?

Santa Clara Broncos beat Pacific Tigers 76-68 at Orleans Arena on March 8, 2026.

Who was favored in Pacific Tigers vs Santa Clara Broncos?

Santa Clara Broncos were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -535 (about 84% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the Pacific Tigers 76-68 at the Orleans Arena. This victory marks the Broncos' continued dominance over the Tigers, extending their head-to-head record to 4-0 in recent meetings. Santa Clara's strong performance was bolstered by their impressive home record of 25-7, while Pacific finished the season with an 18-15 record.

The Broncos entered the game with a solid recent form, having won eight of their last ten games, including a victory against the Oregon State Beavers just a week prior with a score of 93-72. Their scoring average during this stretch was an impressive 86.8 points per game, while they allowed 76.4 points. In contrast, the Tigers had a more challenging run, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games. They managed to secure a win against the Seattle U Redhawks just before facing the Broncos, winning that game 61-58. However, their scoring average was significantly lower at 68.4 points, with an average of 68.7 points allowed.

At home, Santa Clara maintained a strong record of 3-1 in their last four games, while Pacific struggled on the road, with a record of 1-3 in their last four away games. The Broncos had previously defeated the Tigers 71-56 on February 5, 2026, and also won earlier in the season 85-69 on January 15, 2026. The last two seasons have seen Santa Clara consistently outperform Pacific, with the Broncos winning decisively in all four encounters.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players affected, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this matchup. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Santa Clara favored with a spread of -9.5 and a moneyline of -535, while Pacific was listed at +400 on the moneyline. The total points set for the game was 148.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair.

The game conditions were favorable for both teams, as they faced off in a neutral venue, the Orleans Arena, which typically provides a balanced atmosphere for both sides. Fans could expect a competitive game, with Santa Clara’s offensive prowess on display against Pacific's defense.

As the game progressed, key scoring plays highlighted the intensity of the contest. Notable moments included Elijah Mahi's 24-foot three-point jumper, which contributed to Santa Clara's lead. Jaden Clayton also made significant contributions, including free throws and assists, showcasing his role in the Broncos' offense. Despite Pacific's efforts to close the gap, including a late push that brought them within striking distance, Santa Clara's lead proved insurmountable.

Overall, this matchup underscored Santa Clara's strength in the league and their ability to maintain dominance over Pacific, setting the stage for future encounters.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SCU -9.5	148.5 o -110 / u -110	Pacific Tigers +400 · Santa Clara Broncos -535

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Leaders

PointsAllen Graves19Santa Clara Broncos
AssistsSash Gavalyugov6Santa Clara Broncos
ReboundsElijah Mahi11Santa Clara Broncos
PointsElias Ralph25Pacific Tigers
AssistsJaden Clayton9Pacific Tigers
ReboundsJustin Rochelin8Pacific Tigers

Recent form

Santa Clara Broncos

Last 10: 8-2Streak W186.8 scored · 76.4 allowed per game3-1 at home

W93-72vs Oregon State BeaversMar 1
L67-86at Saint Mary's GaelsFeb 26
W94-73at San Francisco DonsFeb 22
L86-94vs Gonzaga BulldogsFeb 15
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

Pacific Tigers

Last 10: 4-6Streak W168.4 scored · 68.7 allowed per game1-3 away

W61-58vs Seattle U RedhawksMar 8
L61-72vs San Francisco DonsFeb 28
L62-71at Gonzaga BulldogsFeb 22
L70-87at Washington State CougarsFeb 19
L61-72vs Saint Mary's GaelsFeb 15
W65-59vs Loyola Marymount LionsFeb 12
W92-59at Pepperdine WavesFeb 8
L56-71vs Santa Clara BroncosFeb 5
L82-87at San Francisco DonsFeb 1
W74-51vs Portland PilotsJan 29

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	Pacific Tigers	Santa Clara Broncos
Field goals	24-60	27-62
Field goal %	40	44
Three-pointers	8-27	15-36
Three-point %	30	42
Free throws	12-14	7-10
Free throw %	86	70
Rebounds	36	37
Offensive rebounds	17	16
Defensive rebounds	19	21
Assists	20	21
Steals	3	4
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	9	9
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	17
Fast-break points	13	5
Points in the paint	28	22
Fouls	11	12
Largest lead	0	14
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	99

How the scoring went

1st Half31-40Allen Graves makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half31-41Allen Graves makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half33-41Isaac Jack makes 14-foot jumper (TJ Wainwright assists)
1st Half33-42Elijah Mahi makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half33-43Elijah Mahi makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half36-43Elias Ralph makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaden Clayton assists)
1st Half38-43Elias Ralph makes 4-foot jumper (Jaden Clayton assists)
1st Half38-45Allen Graves makes 3-foot dunk (Sash Gavalyugov assists)
2nd Half41-45Elias Ralph makes 24-foot three point jumper (Justin Rochelin assists)
2nd Half43-45Jaden Clayton makes layup
2nd Half43-48Elijah Mahi makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jake Ensminger assists)
2nd Half45-48Elias Ralph makes 10-foot jumper (TJ Wainwright assists)
2nd Half45-50Christian Hammond makes 13-foot floating jump shot (Jake Ensminger assists)
2nd Half48-50Jaden Clayton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Justin Rochelin assists)
2nd Half48-53Christian Hammond makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jake Ensminger assists)
2nd Half48-56Elijah Mahi makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jake Ensminger assists)
2nd Half48-59Sash Gavalyugov makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jake Ensminger assists)
2nd Half48-62Allen Graves makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sash Gavalyugov assists)
2nd Half49-62Kajus Kublickas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-62Kajus Kublickas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-62Elias Ralph makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Kajus Kublickas assists)
2nd Half52-64Sash Gavalyugov makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half53-64Jaden Clayton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-64Jaden Clayton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-66Brenton Knapper makes layup
2nd Half56-66Elias Ralph makes layup (Kajus Kublickas assists)
2nd Half56-67Elijah Mahi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-68Elijah Mahi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-68Elias Ralph makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Kajus Kublickas assists)
2nd Half58-71Sash Gavalyugov makes 26-foot three point jumper (Elijah Mahi assists)
2nd Half60-71Kajus Kublickas makes layup
2nd Half61-71Jaion Pitt makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-74Elijah Mahi makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jake Ensminger assists)
2nd Half62-74Jaden Clayton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-74Jaden Clayton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-74Justin Rochelin makes 1-foot dunk (Jaden Clayton assists)
2nd Half66-74Jaden Clayton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-76Allen Graves makes layup (Sash Gavalyugov assists)
2nd Half67-76TJ Wainwright makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-76TJ Wainwright makes free throw 2 of 2