LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Getting off to a fast start and never giving up their lead, the USF Dons women's basketball team (17-14) took care of business defeating the sixth-seeded Santa Clara Broncos (16-15) 72-63 on Saturday afternoon at Orleans Arena in the WCC Tournament.
The victory moves USF into the semifinals as they await the two-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs on Monday afternoon. Saturday's win for USF gives the Dons the season series win over the Broncos taking two of the three games played and puts USF at three games over .500 for the season.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
- The Dons played with their fresh legs early to jump on the Broncos with a quick 10-2 run to establish themselves from the get go and lead 22-17 after the first quarter.