In Stockton, California, Santa Clara triumphed in the regular season finale against Pacific with a commanding score of 97-66 on Saturday. Christoph Tilly shined for the Broncos with an impressive contribution of 21 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks, leading Santa Clara to victory in their West Coast Conference encounter, securing a 20-11 overall record and a 12-6 in conference play.
Elijah Mahi bolstered the Broncos’ performance by scoring 13 points, successfully hitting 5 out of 9 shots, including three successful three-pointers from five attempts. He further contributed with five rebounds and five assists. Additionally, Adama Bal added 13 points to the scoreboard, managing 3 of 9 from the field, and scoring 3 out of 7 three-point attempts, while proficiently making 4 of 5 free throws.
On the other side, the Tigers faced a challenging match, with Lamar Washington making a noteworthy effort by putting up 19 points, along with six rebounds and six assists. Elijah Fisher supported the team with a commendable 14 points and eight rebounds, while Elias Ralph chipped in with 11 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks for Pacific, who concluded the season with a 9-23 overall record and a 4-14 conference record.
Santa Clara’s dominance was firmly established early in the game, taking the lead with 13:23 remaining in the first half and maintaining it throughout. By halftime, the Broncos were ahead with a score of 47-31, thanks in part to Tilly’s significant 15-point contribution in the first half. The team’s momentum continued into the second half, stretching their lead to 65-37 following a thrilling 13-2 run. Carlos Stewart also played a key role in the second half, notching a team-high nine points, aiding in securing Santa Clara’s impressive win.
