Santa Clara Dominates San Francisco in Home Victory
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 11:00 PM ET · Leavey Center
Santa Clara Broncos 88, San Francisco Dons 73, 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 Francisco Dons vs Santa Clara Broncos?
Santa Clara Broncos beat San Francisco Dons 88-73 at Leavey Center on January 28, 2026.
Who was favored in San Francisco Dons vs Santa Clara Broncos?
Santa Clara Broncos were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -520 (about 84% implied). The favorite won.
The Santa Clara Broncos showcased their strength at home with an impressive 88-73 victory over the San Francisco Dons at the Leavey Center. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as Santa Clara entered the game with a strong home record of 18-5, while San Francisco's record stood at 13-10. The Broncos have been on a roll, winning their last four games, and they continued this momentum against the Dons.
In their last ten games, the Broncos posted a record of 8-2, averaging 86.4 points scored per game while allowing 71.9 points. Their recent performances included significant wins, such as an 85-73 victory over the San Diego Toreros just days prior to this game. In contrast, the Dons had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, averaging 75.1 points scored and 69.9 points allowed. Their most recent outing was a narrow loss to the Gonzaga Bulldogs, which ended 66-68.
The home advantage has been evident for Santa Clara, as they maintained a strong home record of 5-1 in their last six home games. San Francisco, on the other hand, struggled on the road with a 2-3 record in their last five away games. The previous meetings between the two teams showed a balanced rivalry, with each team winning one game in the last two encounters. Santa Clara had previously defeated San Francisco 77-54 at home in January 2025, while the Dons secured a close 97-94 victory in their earlier matchup in December 2024.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players who were unavailable for either team, indicating that both squads likely fielded their best lineups for this crucial game.
The betting market reflected Santa Clara's dominance, with DraftKings setting the spread at -9.5 in favor of the Broncos. The total for the game was set at 150.5, with odds of -112 for the over and -108 for the under. The moneyline odds indicated Santa Clara at -520 and San Francisco at +390, further emphasizing the expectation of a Broncos victory.
Conditions at the Leavey Center were favorable for a high-scoring affair, and the game did not disappoint. The Broncos' offensive prowess was on full display, with standout performances leading to a commanding lead throughout the contest. Key scoring plays included a driving layup by Allen Graves and a long three-pointer from Christian Hammond, both contributing to Santa Clara's scoring surge in the second half.
As the game progressed, Santa Clara maintained control, extending their lead to as much as 15 points late in the second half. The Dons attempted to rally, with Elijah Mahi and Guillermo Diaz Graham making crucial free throws, but it was not enough to close the gap. Ultimately, Santa Clara's offensive execution and defensive resilience secured their victory.
Fans watching the game would have noted Santa Clara's ability to capitalize on fast breaks and their effectiveness in the paint, as well as their three-point shooting, which proved crucial in maintaining their lead. The Broncos' performance solidified their position as a formidable contender in the league, while San Francisco will need to regroup and address their road performance moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SCU -9.5 | 150.5 o -112 / u -108 | San Francisco Dons +390 · Santa Clara Broncos -520 |
Leaders
- PointsChristian Hammond21Santa Clara Broncos
- AssistsBrenton Knapper6Santa Clara Broncos
- ReboundsBukky Oboye8Santa Clara Broncos
- PointsGuillermo Diaz Graham15San Francisco Dons
- AssistsGuillermo Diaz Graham5San Francisco Dons
- ReboundsTyrone Riley IV8San Francisco Dons
Recent form
Santa Clara Broncos
Last 10: 8-2Streak W486.4 scored · 71.9 allowed per game5-1 at home
- 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
- W98-70vs San Diego TorerosJan 5
- W82-63vs Pepperdine WavesJan 3
- W92-85at Portland PilotsDec 31
- W102-64at Oregon State BeaversDec 28
- L78-80vs Loyola Chicago RamblersDec 20
San Francisco Dons
Last 10: 6-4Streak L175.1 scored · 69.9 allowed per game2-3 away
- L66-68at Gonzaga BulldogsJan 25
- W85-80vs Washington State CougarsJan 19
- L68-82vs Saint Mary's GaelsJan 14
- W80-60at Pepperdine WavesJan 11
- L82-84at Loyola Marymount LionsJan 9
- W73-68vs Portland PilotsJan 5
- W74-64vs San Diego TorerosJan 3
- L62-70at Oregon State BeaversDec 31
- W67-59at Seattle U RedhawksDec 29
- W94-64vs Morgan State BearsDec 21
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 Francisco Dons | Santa Clara Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-56 | 33-65 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 6-19 | 12-26 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 46 |
| Free throws | 15-23 | 10-13 |
| Free throw % | 65 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 31 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 22 |
| Assists | 15 | 17 |
| Steals | 4 | 12 |
| Blocks | 1 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 5 | 25 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 21 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 38 |
| Fouls | 14 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 7 | 18 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 30 | 61 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half40-52Sash Gavalyugov makes 26-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half42-52Vukasin Masic makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half44-52Guillermo Diaz Graham makes 6-foot dunk (Vukasin Masic assists)
- 2nd Half47-52Guillermo Diaz Graham makes 25-foot three point jumper (Vukasin Masic assists)
- 2nd Half48-52Ryan Beasley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-52Ryan Beasley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-54Elijah Mahi makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half49-57KJ Cochran makes 23-foot three point jumper (Brenton Knapper assists)
- 2nd Half52-57Ryan Beasley makes 26-foot three point jumper (Guillermo Diaz Graham assists)
- 2nd Half52-59Allen Graves makes 3-foot dunk (Christian Hammond assists)
- 2nd Half53-59Guillermo Diaz Graham makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-59Guillermo Diaz Graham makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-62Christian Hammond makes 27-foot three point jumper (Allen Graves assists)
- 2nd Half57-62Veniamin Abosi makes 24-foot three point jumper (Guillermo Diaz Graham assists)
- 2nd Half57-65Christian Hammond makes 28-foot three point jumper (Brenton Knapper assists)
- 2nd Half57-66Christian Hammond makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-67Allen Graves makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-69Jake Ensminger makes layup (Allen Graves assists)
- 2nd Half59-69David Fuchs makes layup (Legend Smiley assists)
- 2nd Half59-71Brenton Knapper makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half59-73KJ Cochran makes layup
- 2nd Half59-75Christian Hammond makes layup (Brenton Knapper assists)
- 2nd Half61-75Mookie Cook makes layup (Veniamin Abosi assists)
- 2nd Half62-75Mookie Cook makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-75Mookie Cook makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-77Christian Hammond makes layup (Elijah Mahi assists)
- 2nd Half64-77Veniamin Abosi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-77Veniamin Abosi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-77Tyrone Riley IV makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-79Allen Graves makes 7-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half68-79Ryan Beasley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-80Elijah Mahi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-81Elijah Mahi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-81Guillermo Diaz Graham makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-83Elijah Mahi makes driving layup (Allen Graves assists)
- 2nd Half69-86Christian Hammond makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half70-86Veniamin Abosi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-88Allen Graves makes 2-foot hook shot (Sash Gavalyugov assists)
- 2nd Half71-88Weilun Zhao makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-88Weilun Zhao makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Santa Clara Broncos, below favours San Francisco Dons.
Venue
- Leavey CenterSanta Clara, CA
- Attendance2000
- OfficialsKelly Pfeifer, Bill Vinovich, Chris Merlo
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