In Stockton, California, Santa Clara wrapped up their regular season with a decisive 97-66 victory over Pacific on Saturday, thanks to a standout performance by Christoph Tilly. Tilly not only led the team with 21 points but also contributed significantly on defense with 12 rebounds and three blocks for the Broncos, who now hold a 20-11 overall record and a 12-6 record in the West Coast Conference.
Elijah Mahi was another key player for Santa Clara, scoring 13 points while shooting 5 of 9 from the field and 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. He bolstered his performance with five rebounds and five assists. Adama Bal also added 13 points to the scoreboard, hitting 3 of 9 from the field and an effective 3 of 7 from three-point range. Bal’s consistent showing at the free-throw line, going 4 for 5, rounded out his efforts.
On the Pacific side, Lamar Washington emerged as the leading scorer with 19 points, alongside his contributions of six rebounds and six assists. Elijah Fisher gave a strong performance as well, providing 14 points and eight rebounds for the Tigers, who concluded their season with a 9-23 record and 4-14 in conference play. Elias Ralph added another boost for Pacific with 11 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks.
Santa Clara seized control of the game early, taking a lead with 13 minutes and 23 seconds left in the first half. They maintained this advantage, leading 47-31 by halftime, largely due to Tilly’s 15 first-half points. The Broncos expanded their lead to 65-37 in the second half, propelled by an impressive 13-2 run. Carlos Stewart led the charge with nine points in the latter half, helping Santa Clara secure the commanding win.
