SPOKANE, Wash. - Behind 27 points from PJ Pipes, Santa Clara laid everything on the line as they attempted to knock off the nation's No. 1 team, Gonzaga, but was ultimately unable to pull off the upset. The Broncos cut Gonzaga's lead to just six points midway through the second half, however their comeback attempt came up short as the Zags took control late and went on to win 81-69.
Pipes was red-hot from start to finish, scoring a season-high 27 on 10-of-12 FG attempts. He was 4-of-5 from 3-point range. Jalen Williams also finished in double figures with 15 points.