NCAAB · Final

Santa Clara Edges Washington State in Close Contest

Saturday, February 7, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Beasley Coliseum

Santa Clara Broncos 96, Washington State Cougars 92, 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 Washington State Cougars?

Santa Clara Broncos beat Washington State Cougars 96-92 at Beasley Coliseum on February 7, 2026.

Who was favored in Santa Clara Broncos vs Washington State Cougars?

Santa Clara Broncos were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -375 (about 79% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the Washington State Cougars 96-92 at Beasley Coliseum. This game was notable as it showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Santa Clara boasting a strong season record of 21-5, while Washington State struggled with an 11-15 record. The Broncos have been in excellent form, winning their last seven games, while the Cougars were looking to bounce back after a recent loss to Oregon State.

Washington State's recent form has been mixed, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games. They averaged 81.1 points scored per game but allowed 78.3 points, indicating a high-scoring but defensively challenged team. Their last five games saw them win three, with an average of 85.0 points scored and 76.2 points allowed. At home, they had a solid record of 5-1 but struggled on the road with an 0-4 away record. In contrast, Santa Clara's recent performance has been impressive, with a record of 9-1 over their last ten games, averaging 85.5 points scored and allowing only 69.2 points. They have been dominant at home, finishing with a perfect 6-0 record, and have a good away record of 3-1.

Historically, this matchup has favored Santa Clara, who has won both of their previous meetings against Washington State. In their last encounter on February 22, 2025, Santa Clara triumphed with a score of 109-79, and they also won the earlier meeting that season 93-65. This trend continued in the latest game, as Santa Clara managed to secure the victory despite a strong challenge from the Cougars.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, which likely contributed to the competitive nature of the game. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Santa Clara favored by 8.5 points, with a total set at 160.5. The odds indicated a strong belief in Santa Clara's ability to win, reflected in their moneyline odds of -375, while Washington State was listed at +295.

The game conditions were typical for a college basketball matchup, played in front of a home crowd at Beasley Coliseum. Fans witnessed a high-scoring affair, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities. The scoring plays highlighted key moments in the second half, including crucial layups and free throws by Allen Graves and ND Okafor, which helped Santa Clara maintain their lead as the game progressed.

Viewers should have noted the late-game execution by Santa Clara, particularly in free-throw situations, which proved decisive. The Broncos' ability to capitalize on their opportunities at the charity stripe, with Allen Graves making two critical free throws in the final moments, underscored their composure under pressure. Washington State, on the other hand, fought valiantly, with Brenton Knapper and Adria Rodriguez contributing important points, but ultimately fell short in their effort to secure a victory.

In conclusion, the matchup between Santa Clara and Washington State was a compelling display of college basketball, featuring a strong performance from the Broncos and a determined effort from the Cougars. The final score of 96-92 reflects the competitive nature of the game, with Santa Clara continuing their winning streak and Washington State looking to regroup as they move forward in their season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SCU -8.5	160.5 o -110 / u -110	Santa Clara Broncos -375 · Washington State Cougars +295

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Leaders

PointsEemeli Yalaho21Washington State Cougars
AssistsEemeli Yalaho4Washington State Cougars
ReboundsND Okafor8Washington State Cougars
PointsAllen Graves30Santa Clara Broncos
AssistsAllen Graves4Santa Clara Broncos
ReboundsAllen Graves13Santa Clara Broncos

Recent form

Washington State Cougars

Last 10: 5-5Streak L181.1 scored · 78.3 allowed per game5-1 at home

L64-74at Oregon State BeaversFeb 5
W104-74vs Portland PilotsJan 31
W70-58vs Seattle U RedhawksJan 29
W95-79vs Pepperdine WavesJan 24
L92-96at San Diego TorerosJan 22
L80-85at San Francisco DonsJan 19
L65-86vs Gonzaga BulldogsJan 16
L82-88at Saint Mary's GaelsJan 10
W81-67vs Oregon State BeaversJan 5
W78-76vs Loyola Marymount LionsJan 3

Santa Clara Broncos

Last 10: 9-1Streak W785.5 scored · 69.2 allowed per game3-1 away

W71-56at Pacific TigersFeb 5
W104-73at Loyola Marymount LionsFeb 1
W88-73vs San Francisco DonsJan 29
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

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	Washington State Cougars
Field goals	37-66	33-61
Field goal %	56	54
Three-pointers	9-22	13-25
Three-point %	41	52
Free throws	13-16	13-15
Free throw %	81	87
Rebounds	28	33
Offensive rebounds	11	12
Defensive rebounds	17	21
Assists	14	18
Steals	9	8
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	10	13
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	19	11
Fast-break points	17	16
Points in the paint	48	40
Fouls	17	15
Largest lead	10	5
Lead changes	16	16
Time in front	71	20

How the scoring went

2nd Half60-58Eemeli Yalaho makes 15-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half62-58Allen Graves makes layup (Sash Gavalyugov assists)
2nd Half63-58Allen Graves makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-58Allen Graves makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-58Christian Hammond makes layup (Allen Graves assists)
2nd Half66-60Rihards Vavers makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half68-60Sash Gavalyugov makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half70-60KJ Cochran makes layup
2nd Half70-62Rihards Vavers makes 2-foot dunk (Adria Rodriguez assists)
2nd Half70-64Adria Rodriguez makes 0-foot dunk
2nd Half72-64Bukky Oboye makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Elijah Mahi assists)
2nd Half74-64Brenton Knapper makes driving layup
2nd Half74-65Ace Glass makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-66Ace Glass makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-69Parker Gerrits makes 27-foot three point jumper (Eemeli Yalaho assists)
2nd Half75-69Thierry Darlan makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-69Thierry Darlan makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half79-69Thierry Darlan makes 23-foot three point jumper (Brenton Knapper assists)
2nd Half79-71Jerone Morton makes driving layup
2nd Half81-71Allen Graves makes layup
2nd Half81-74Eemeli Yalaho makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jerone Morton assists)
2nd Half83-74Allen Graves makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half83-77Eemeli Yalaho makes 23-foot three point jumper (Adria Rodriguez assists)
2nd Half83-78Jerone Morton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half83-79Jerone Morton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half83-82Rihards Vavers makes 23-foot three point jumper (Eemeli Yalaho assists)
2nd Half85-82Allen Graves makes 11-foot hook shot
2nd Half85-84Adria Rodriguez makes driving layup
2nd Half88-84Allen Graves makes 25-foot three point jumper (Elijah Mahi assists)
2nd Half90-84Christian Hammond makes driving layup
2nd Half90-85Adria Rodriguez makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half90-86Adria Rodriguez makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half92-86Allen Graves makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half92-88ND Okafor makes layup (Adria Rodriguez assists)
2nd Half93-88Allen Graves makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half94-88Allen Graves makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half94-90ND Okafor makes layup (Ace Glass assists)
2nd Half95-90Brenton Knapper makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half95-92Adria Rodriguez makes driving layup
2nd Half96-92Christian Hammond makes free throw 1 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Washington State Cougars, below favours Santa Clara Broncos.