SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Santa Clara men's basketball opens a three-game homestand on Monday when Valparaiso visits Leavey Center. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.
The Broncos (3-7) have dropped their last two after winning two in a row. The Crusaders (8-3) won their first eight games of the season but lost their last three, including a pair to Big Ten foes.
• On Thursday, junior forwards Bennie Boatwright (21 points/11 rebounds) and Chimezie Metu (20 points/11 rebounds) each had double-doubles to lead USC to an 82-59 victory over Santa Clara, in just its second road game of the season.