SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Playing without two of its key performers down the stretch, Santa Clara men's basketball was able to survive a scare from Pacific in Saturday's West Coast Conference matchup.
The Broncos had an answer every time Pacific cut into the lead in the second half, making their final 21 free throws to hold on for a thrilling 84-80 win over the Tigers who had won 10 of their previous 12.
Santa Clara won its 17th in a row at home, the fifth-longest active streak in NCAA Division I.
After a pair of free throws by Trey Wertz gave Santa Clara (16-4, 3-2) an 82-77 lead with 10 seconds remaining, Jeremiah Bailey hit a 3-pointer and was fouled on the play by Jaden Bediako with 5.