SANTA CLARA, Calif. - A hot-shooting first half and solid defense helped Santa Clara men's basketball get off to a fast start in a 70-55 win over Cal State Fullerton on Saturday to claim the Cable Car Classic title.
The Broncos (8-1) are off to their best start in more than 50 years after winning their last five games, including all three at the four-team tournament that began on Wednesday.
Josip Vrankic paced the way with 17 points on 7 of 8 shooting while DJ Mitchell added 11 points and pulled down a team-high seven rebounds for the Broncos who led by as many as 23 in both halves.