Santa Clara Broncos Defeat San Diego Toreros 85-73
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 9:30 PM ET · Jenny Craig Pavilion
Santa Clara Broncos 85, San Diego Toreros 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Santa Clara Broncos vs San Diego Toreros?
Santa Clara Broncos beat San Diego Toreros 85-73 at Jenny Craig Pavilion on January 24, 2026.
Who was favored in Santa Clara Broncos vs San Diego Toreros?
Santa Clara Broncos were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1200 (about 92% implied). The favorite won.
The Santa Clara Broncos secured a convincing 85-73 victory over the San Diego Toreros at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. This win adds to the Broncos' impressive season, now boasting a record of 18-5, while the Toreros fall to 9-14. The matchup highlighted the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with Santa Clara riding a three-game winning streak and San Diego having won four of their last ten games.
In the lead-up to this game, the Broncos showcased their offensive prowess, averaging 84.2 points per game over their last ten outings, while allowing 70.6 points. Their recent form included notable victories against teams like the Saint Mary's Gaels and the Pacific Tigers. In contrast, the Toreros averaged 77.5 points scored but allowed a concerning 78.5 points per game during the same stretch. Their last two wins came against Washington State Cougars and Bethesda Flames, but they had struggled against tougher opponents, as evidenced by their earlier loss to Santa Clara this season.
At home, San Diego had a record of 4-1 in their last five games, but their overall performance at home has not been enough to offset their struggles on the road, where they have not won in five attempts. The Broncos, on the other hand, have been strong both at home and away, with a 6-1 record at home and a 2-1 record on the road in their last three games.
Historically, this matchup has favored Santa Clara, who have now defeated San Diego in all three meetings this season and last. The most recent encounter prior to this game saw the Broncos dominate the Toreros with a score of 98-70. The previous two games also ended in Santa Clara victories, with scores of 93-70 and 81-80 in their favor.
In terms of betting, DraftKings set the spread at 13.5 points in favor of Santa Clara, reflecting the perceived disparity in team strength. The total points line was set at 162.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair. The moneyline odds were heavily tilted towards Santa Clara at -1200, while San Diego was listed at +750.
The game conditions were typical for a college basketball matchup, with both teams showcasing their playing styles. Santa Clara's ability to drive to the basket was evident, with multiple layups contributing to their scoring. Key moments included Brandon Benjamin and Adrian McIntyre making significant contributions in the second half, with McIntyre's driving layup extending the Broncos' lead to 82-64. Sash Gavalyugov also made an impactful three-pointer, pushing the score to 85-66.
As the game progressed, San Diego attempted to close the gap, with late free throws from Benjamin and McIntyre bringing the final score to 85-73. Despite their efforts, the Toreros were unable to overcome the Broncos' lead, which had been established through a combination of strong shooting and effective defense.
Overall, this game underscored the Broncos' dominance in the series and their continued pursuit of a strong season, while the Toreros will need to regroup and address their defensive shortcomings moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SCU -13.5 | 162.5 o -108 / u -112 | Santa Clara Broncos -1200 · San Diego Toreros +750 |
Leaders
- PointsAdrian McIntyre20San Diego Toreros
- AssistsGavin Ripp3San Diego Toreros
- ReboundsAdrian McIntyre6San Diego Toreros
- PointsBukky Oboye16Santa Clara Broncos
- AssistsJake Ensminger5Santa Clara Broncos
- ReboundsBukky Oboye8Santa Clara Broncos
Recent form
San Diego Toreros
Last 10: 4-6Streak W277.5 scored · 78.5 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W96-92vs Washington State CougarsJan 22
- W113-67vs Bethesda FlamesJan 17
- L64-75at Seattle U RedhawksJan 16
- L70-77at Pacific TigersJan 11
- W83-63vs Pepperdine WavesJan 9
- L70-98at Santa Clara BroncosJan 5
- L64-74at San Francisco DonsJan 3
- L93-99vs Gonzaga BulldogsDec 31
- W66-54vs Pacific TigersDec 28
- L56-86at Washington HuskiesDec 23
Santa Clara Broncos
Last 10: 8-2Streak W384.2 scored · 70.6 allowed per game2-1 away
- 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
- W63-60vs North Texas Mean GreenDec 18
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 | San Diego Toreros |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 33-52 | 28-71 |
| Field goal % | 63 | 39 |
| Three-pointers | 10-25 | 3-23 |
| Three-point % | 40 | 13 |
| Free throws | 9-17 | 14-19 |
| Free throw % | 53 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 19 |
| Assists | 21 | 11 |
| Steals | 8 | 12 |
| Blocks | 8 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 26 |
| Fast-break points | 20 | 18 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 42 |
| Fouls | 22 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 26 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 98 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half55-32Jake Ensminger makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-34Gavin Ripp makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half57-34Allen Graves makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-36Vuk Boskovic makes 9-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half59-36Allen Graves makes 7-foot hook shot (Sash Gavalyugov assists)
- 2nd Half59-38Toneari Lane makes driving layup (Vuk Boskovic assists)
- 2nd Half60-38KJ Cochran makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-38KJ Cochran makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-38Allen Graves makes 3-foot dunk (KJ Cochran assists)
- 2nd Half63-40Alejandro Aviles makes 4-foot dunk (Ty-Laur Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half66-40Christian Hammond makes 23-foot three point jumper (Thierry Darlan assists)
- 2nd Half66-43Ty-Laur Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alejandro Aviles assists)
- 2nd Half68-43Bukky Oboye makes layup
- 2nd Half68-45Toneari Lane makes driving layup (Ty-Laur Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half70-45Elijah Mahi makes driving layup
- 2nd Half70-46Ty-Laur Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-47Ty-Laur Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-47Bukky Oboye makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Sash Gavalyugov assists)
- 2nd Half72-49Adrian McIntyre makes driving layup
- 2nd Half74-49Bukky Oboye makes layup (Thierry Darlan assists)
- 2nd Half74-51Adrian McIntyre makes driving layup
- 2nd Half74-52Dominique Ford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-53Dominique Ford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-53Sash Gavalyugov makes 26-foot three point jumper (KJ Cochran assists)
- 2nd Half77-55Adrian McIntyre makes driving layup
- 2nd Half77-57Adrian McIntyre makes driving layup
- 2nd Half80-57Thierry Darlan makes 24-foot three point jumper (KJ Cochran assists)
- 2nd Half80-58Adrian McIntyre makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-59Adrian McIntyre makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-59Allen Graves makes layup
- 2nd Half82-61Adrian McIntyre makes 18-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half82-62Adrian McIntyre makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half82-64Brandon Benjamin makes driving layup
- 2nd Half82-66Adrian McIntyre makes driving layup
- 2nd Half85-66Sash Gavalyugov makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half85-68Gavin Ripp makes 9-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half85-70Adrian McIntyre makes driving layup
- 2nd Half85-71Adrian McIntyre makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half85-72Brandon Benjamin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half85-73Brandon Benjamin makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours San Diego Toreros, below favours Santa Clara Broncos.
Venue
- Jenny Craig PavilionSan Diego, CA
- Attendance1619
- OfficialsJohn St. Clair, Mark Cook, De Selle Dean
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