Santa Clara Dominates San Diego in Convincing Win
Sunday, January 4, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Leavey Center
Santa Clara Broncos 98, San Diego Toreros 70, 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 San Diego Toreros vs Santa Clara Broncos?
Santa Clara Broncos beat San Diego Toreros 98-70 at Leavey Center on January 4, 2026.
Who was favored in San Diego Toreros vs Santa Clara Broncos?
Santa Clara Broncos were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1800 (about 95% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive victory, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the San Diego Toreros 98-70 at the Leavey Center on January 5, 2026. This matchup showcased the stark contrast between the two teams' current forms and records, with Santa Clara entering the game with a home record of 13-4 and an impressive recent performance, winning six of their last ten games, including a three-game winning streak. In contrast, San Diego struggled with a record of 6-10, having lost their last two games and winning only three of their last ten.
Santa Clara's recent form has been highlighted by their scoring prowess, averaging 81.3 points per game while allowing 75.8. Their last five games showed even better offensive output, with an average of 83.4 points scored and 70.4 points allowed. Their latest victory against Pepperdine on January 3, 2026, ended with a score of 82-63, further establishing their momentum. The Broncos have been particularly effective at home, holding a 4-2 record in their last six home games.
On the other hand, San Diego has faced challenges on both ends of the court, scoring an average of 72.2 points while allowing 79.4 in their last ten games. Their recent performance included a narrow loss to San Francisco on January 3, 2026, where they fell 64-74. The Toreros have struggled significantly on the road, with a 1-5 record in away games, which was evident in their performance against Santa Clara.
Historically, Santa Clara has had the upper hand in their recent meetings with San Diego, winning both encounters in the previous season. They won 93-70 at home and narrowly edged out a victory with an 81-80 scoreline in San Diego. This trend continued in the latest fixture, where Santa Clara maintained control throughout the game.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any significant player absences affecting either team for this matchup, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. The betting market reflected Santa Clara's dominance, with DraftKings setting the spread at SCU -17.5 and the total points line at 161.5, indicating a strong expectation for Santa Clara's performance.
The game conditions were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and Santa Clara took full advantage. The Broncos displayed an aggressive offensive strategy, particularly in the second half, where they significantly outscored San Diego. Key moments included multiple three-pointers from Brendan Yarusso, who contributed to the scoring surge that pushed the lead to 96-70 late in the game.
Overall, the match highlighted Santa Clara's offensive capabilities and solidified their position as a formidable team within the league, while San Diego will need to reassess their strategies as they continue to struggle this season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SCU -17.5 | 161.5 o -115 / u -105 | San Diego Toreros +1000 · Santa Clara Broncos -1800 |
Leaders
- PointsChristian Hammond21Santa Clara Broncos
- AssistsElijah Mahi9Santa Clara Broncos
- ReboundsAllen Graves9Santa Clara Broncos
- PointsTy-Laur Johnson21San Diego Toreros
- AssistsTy-Laur Johnson7San Diego Toreros
- ReboundsAssane Diop5San Diego Toreros
Recent form
Santa Clara Broncos
Last 10: 6-4Streak W381.3 scored · 75.8 allowed per game4-2 at home
- W82-63vs Pepperdine WavesJan 3
- W92-85at Portland PilotsDec 31
- W102-64at Oregon State BeaversDec 28
- L78-80vs Loyola Chicago RamblersDec 20
- W63-60vs North Texas Mean GreenDec 18
- L79-82vs Arizona State Sun DevilsDec 14
- L71-98at New Mexico LobosDec 7
- W90-80vs Utah Tech TrailblazersDec 4
- W86-75vs Minnesota Golden GophersNov 29
- L70-71at Saint Louis BillikensNov 28
San Diego Toreros
Last 10: 3-7Streak L272.2 scored · 79.4 allowed per game1-5 away
- L64-74at San Francisco DonsJan 3
- L93-99vs Gonzaga BulldogsDec 31
- W66-54vs Pacific TigersDec 28
- L56-86at Washington HuskiesDec 23
- W82-80at UC San Diego TritonsDec 20
- W78-69vs Northern Arizona LumberjacksDec 13
- L81-94vs USC TrojansDec 10
- L69-86at San José State SpartansDec 6
- L72-76at Long Beach State BeachNov 30
- L61-76at California Baptist LancersNov 25
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 | San Diego Toreros | Santa Clara Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-60 | 37-74 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 9-24 | 14-41 |
| Three-point % | 38 | 34 |
| Free throws | 9-13 | 10-10 |
| Free throw % | 69 | 100 |
| Rebounds | 25 | 49 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 19 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 30 |
| Assists | 16 | 24 |
| Steals | 7 | 13 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 23 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 20 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 44 |
| Fouls | 11 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 28 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 97 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half42-49Adrian McIntyre makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half42-51Bukky Oboye makes layup (Elijah Mahi assists)
- 2nd Half42-54Sash Gavalyugov makes 26-foot three point jumper (Thierry Darlan assists)
- 2nd Half44-54Juanse Gorosito makes layup (Assane Diop assists)
- 2nd Half44-57Thierry Darlan makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jake Ensminger assists)
- 2nd Half44-60Thierry Darlan makes 23-foot three point jumper (Christian Hammond assists)
- 2nd Half44-61KJ Cochran makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-62KJ Cochran makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-64Christian Hammond makes layup (Sash Gavalyugov assists)
- 2nd Half44-66Christian Hammond makes layup
- 2nd Half46-66Assane Diop makes layup (Vuk Boskovic assists)
- 2nd Half46-69Jake Ensminger makes 24-foot three point jumper (Elijah Mahi assists)
- 2nd Half49-69Ty-Laur Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half49-72Jake Ensminger makes 24-foot three point jumper (Elijah Mahi assists)
- 2nd Half49-74Allen Graves makes layup (Elijah Mahi assists)
- 2nd Half49-76Christian Hammond makes layup
- 2nd Half51-76Tim Moore Jr. makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Ty-Laur Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half53-76Ty-Laur Johnson makes layup (Brandon Benjamin assists)
- 2nd Half55-76Tim Moore Jr. makes layup (Ty-Laur Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half57-76Ty-Laur Johnson makes layup
- 2nd Half58-76Ty-Laur Johnson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half60-76Ty-Laur Johnson makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half60-79Thierry Darlan makes 24-foot three point jumper (Elijah Mahi assists)
- 2nd Half63-79Dominique Ford makes 22-foot three point jumper (Ty-Laur Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half63-81Allen Graves makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half64-81Ty-Laur Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-81Ty-Laur Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-82Allen Graves makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-83Allen Graves makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-86Thierry Darlan makes 23-foot three point jumper (Christian Hammond assists)
- 2nd Half65-88Brenton Knapper makes layup (Allen Graves assists)
- 2nd Half65-90Allen Graves makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half67-90Juanse Gorosito makes layup
- 2nd Half68-90Piotr Winkowski makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-90Piotr Winkowski makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-90Assane Diop makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-93Brendan Yarusso makes 24-foot three point jumper (Thierry Darlan assists)
- 2nd Half70-96Brendan Yarusso makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jake Ensminger assists)
- 2nd Half70-97Brendan Yarusso makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-98Brendan Yarusso makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Santa Clara Broncos, below favours San Diego Toreros.
Venue
- Leavey CenterSanta Clara, CA
- Attendance1378
- OfficialsRandy McCall, Gary Maxwell, James Ford
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