Santa Clara Broncos 77, Gonzaga Bulldogs 89
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Gonzaga Bulldogs
Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated Santa Clara Broncos 89–77 on 2026-01-08 in NCAA Men's play, a 12-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at H2 18:56 swung win probability 24% → 81%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Santa Clara Broncos lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara Broncos | 37 | 40 | 77 |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 37 | 52 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at H2 18:56 swung win probability 24% → 81%.
Why Santa Clara Broncos lost
- Lost H2 40-52 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 17-0 run ending at H2 6:39 (win probability 80% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 48.5% eFG vs a 54.4% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara Broncos | 11–0 | H1 2:52 | 72% → 24% |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 13–0 | H2 18:56 | 24% → 81% |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 17–0 | H2 6:39 | 80% → 100% |