THE RUNDOWN
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The University of San Francisco women's basketball team took down Bay Area Rival Santa Clara, 58-54, in a close contest on Thursday evening at the Leavey Center. Michaela Rakova spearheaded the win for the Dons (9-9, 4-3) over the Broncos (5-12, 1-6) who are now on an 0-3 skid.
The Dons gave themselves a good cushion in the first quarter, going on a 16-5 run to open up the contest. Shooting 44.4 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point range, USF was able to have a 18-11 lead headed into the second frame.