SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Santa Clara Broncos triumphed over the Oregon State Beavers in an exhilarating overtime match, finishing with a score of 82-81. Elijah Mahi spearheaded the Broncos’ offense, delivering an impressive 21 points while also contributing six rebounds and five assists. Tyeree Bryan was the hero for Santa Clara, sealing the victory with a crucial layup just three seconds before the final buzzer.

In addition to Mahi’s standout performance, Adama Bal was also instrumental in the win, scoring 19 points, with efficient shooting statistics of 6 for 12 from the field and 3 for 8 from beyond the arc. Bal also converted 4 of 7 free-throw attempts. Both Camaron Tongue and Carlos Stewart made significant contributions, each adding 10 points to the team total.

For the visiting Oregon State Beavers, Parsa Fallah was a dominant force, leading his team with 24 points and seven rebounds. Michael Rataj provided support with a double-double, tallying 16 points alongside 10 rebounds, while Isaiah Sy also contributed with 12 points.

Looking ahead, both teams are set to return to action on Saturday. Santa Clara will host the San Francisco Dons, while the Oregon State Beavers will hit the road to take on the Pacific Tigers.