Santa Clara Broncos Edge Portland Pilots in Close Contest
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Chiles Center
Santa Clara Broncos 92, Portland Pilots 85, 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 Santa Clara Broncos vs Portland Pilots?
Santa Clara Broncos beat Portland Pilots 92-85 at Chiles Center on December 30, 2025.
Who was favored in Santa Clara Broncos vs Portland Pilots?
Santa Clara Broncos were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1100 (about 92% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling matchup at the Chiles Center, the Santa Clara Broncos narrowly defeated the Portland Pilots with a final score of 92-85. This game was notable as it showcased the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with Santa Clara continuing to assert their dominance in the league while Portland struggled to find their footing.
Entering the game, the Broncos had an away record of 11-4 and were riding a one-game winning streak, having recently secured a decisive victory against the Oregon State Beavers, winning 102-64. Their overall form in the last ten games stood at 6-4, with an average of 78.3 points scored and 70.8 points allowed. In contrast, the Pilots had a home record of 7-8 and were on a three-game losing streak, having lost their last match to the Washington State Cougars 62-67. Portland's recent form revealed a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with an average of 79.8 points scored and 81.9 points allowed, highlighting their defensive struggles.
The matchup was particularly intriguing given the previous meeting between the two teams earlier in the season, where Portland faced a heavy defeat at home, losing 50-97 to Santa Clara. This history added an extra layer of intensity to the game, as the Pilots sought to avenge that loss.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either side, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this encounter. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Santa Clara as significant favorites with a spread of 13.5 points, indicating the expectation of a comfortable win for the Broncos. The total points line was set at 157.5, reflecting the anticipation of a high-scoring affair.
The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or venue issues reported. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a competitive and high-paced match, with both teams exchanging leads and showcasing their offensive capabilities.
The scoring plays in the second half highlighted the tension as Santa Clara maintained their lead, with key contributions from players like Brenton Knapper and Christian Hammond, who made crucial free throws down the stretch. The final moments of the game saw Portland fighting hard to close the gap, but ultimately, they fell short, unable to overcome the Broncos' lead.
Overall, this matchup served as a testament to Santa Clara's current form and their ability to secure victories on the road, while Portland continues to search for answers as they navigate a challenging season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SCU -13.5 | 157.5 o -108 / u -112 | Santa Clara Broncos -1100 · Portland Pilots +700 |
Leaders
- PointsJoel Foxwell20Portland Pilots
- AssistsJoel Foxwell15Portland Pilots
- ReboundsCameron Williams5Portland Pilots
- PointsElijah Mahi22Santa Clara Broncos
- AssistsChristian Hammond5Santa Clara Broncos
- ReboundsAllen Graves10Santa Clara Broncos
Recent form
Portland Pilots
Last 10: 4-6Streak L379.8 scored · 81.9 allowed per game4-3 at home
- L62-67vs Washington State CougarsDec 28
- L61-79at UC Santa Barbara GauchosDec 22
- L69-94at Oregon DucksDec 18
- W88-78vs Kent State Golden FlashesDec 14
- W104-87vs Lewis & Clark River OttersDec 6
- L72-94at Stanford CardinalDec 2
- W93-73vs Long Beach State BeachNov 27
- L66-76vs St. Thomas TommiesNov 23
- L80-86vs Northern Colorado BearsNov 23
- W103-85vs Cal State Fullerton TitansNov 22
Santa Clara Broncos
Last 10: 6-4Streak W178.3 scored · 70.8 allowed per game1-2 away
- 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
- W80-43vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsNov 22
- W64-55vs Idaho State BengalsNov 19
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 | Santa Clara Broncos | Portland Pilots |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 34-63 | 34-58 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 59 |
| Three-pointers | 10-27 | 7-20 |
| Three-point % | 37 | 35 |
| Free throws | 14-17 | 10-16 |
| Free throw % | 82 | 63 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 25 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 15 | 15 |
| Assists | 21 | 23 |
| Steals | 10 | 9 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 23 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 44 | 48 |
| Fouls | 14 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 11 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 10 | 10 |
| Time in front | 46 | 49 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half48-53Cameron Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half51-53Brenton Knapper makes 25-foot three point jumper (Bukky Oboye assists)
- 2nd Half51-55Joel Foxwell makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half51-57Mikah Ballew makes layup
- 2nd Half53-57Jake Ensminger makes layup
- 2nd Half53-59James O'Donnell makes 6-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half56-59Thierry Darlan makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sash Gavalyugov assists)
- 2nd Half56-61Cameron Williams makes layup (Garrett Nuckolls assists)
- 2nd Half59-61Sash Gavalyugov makes 24-foot three point jumper (Christian Hammond assists)
- 2nd Half59-62Cameron Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-65Garrett Nuckolls makes 25-foot three point jumper (Joel Foxwell assists)
- 2nd Half61-65Thierry Darlan makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-67Cameron Williams makes layup (Jermaine Ballisager Webb assists)
- 2nd Half64-67Brenton Knapper makes 25-foot three point jumper (Allen Graves assists)
- 2nd Half66-67Thierry Darlan makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half68-67Elijah Mahi makes layup
- 2nd Half71-67Brenton Knapper makes 28-foot three point jumper (Thierry Darlan assists)
- 2nd Half71-70Joel Foxwell makes 22-foot three point jumper (James O'Donnell assists)
- 2nd Half73-70Brenton Knapper makes driving layup
- 2nd Half73-72Matúš Hronský makes layup (Garrett Nuckolls assists)
- 2nd Half74-72Elijah Mahi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-72Elijah Mahi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-72Christian Hammond makes 25-foot three point jumper (Brenton Knapper assists)
- 2nd Half78-74Joel Foxwell makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half80-74Elijah Mahi makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half80-76Jermaine Ballisager Webb makes layup (Joel Foxwell assists)
- 2nd Half80-78Cameron Williams makes layup (Joel Foxwell assists)
- 2nd Half80-80Cameron Williams makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Joel Foxwell assists)
- 2nd Half82-80Christian Hammond makes layup (Jake Ensminger assists)
- 2nd Half82-83Joel Foxwell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Mikah Ballew assists)
- 2nd Half84-83Elijah Mahi makes 7-foot jumper (Brenton Knapper assists)
- 2nd Half85-83Brenton Knapper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half86-83Brenton Knapper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half88-83Elijah Mahi makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half88-84Cameron Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half88-85Cameron Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half89-85Allen Graves makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half90-85Christian Hammond makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half91-85Christian Hammond makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half92-85Christian Hammond makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Portland Pilots, below favours Santa Clara Broncos.
Venue
- Chiles CenterPortland, OR
- Attendance1521
- OfficialsRick Crawford, Justin Shamion, Chance Moore
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