SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Santa Clara women's basketball rode a huge second quarter and contributions from all around to a 73-60 win over Nevada Sunday at home.
The Broncos (2-0) had four players in double-figures, led by 18 from Merle Wiehl who was 7-for-10 from the floor and 3-for-4 from downtown. Joining her was Lindsey VanAllen who scored 15 and Ashley Hiraki and Lana Hollingsworth who both scored 12. Hiraki dished out six assists as well with VanAllen grabbing a team-high-tying four rebounds.
The second quarter was the difference on the day as Santa Clara outscored the Wolfpack (2-0) 30-12 to stretch their lead out to 22 at the halftime break.