LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Santa Clara Broncos came out firing early and cruised to a 76-62 victory over Portland Thursday in the first round of the University Credit Union WCC Basketball Tournament at the Orleans Arena. The Pilots finish the season with a 9-23 overall record, while the No. 7 seeded Broncos advance to face No. 6 Pepperdine on Friday at 8 p.m.
Junior guard JoJo Walker led four Pilots in double figures with 15 points. Chase Adams finished with 13 points, while Malcolm Porter had 12 and Jacob Tryon added 11 points and a team-high eight rebounds.