Santa Clara Broncos 67, Saint Mary's Gaels 86
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-25 · Winner: Saint Mary's Gaels
Saint Mary's Gaels defeated Santa Clara Broncos 86–67 on 2026-02-25 in NCAA Men's play, a 19-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 1:48 swung win probability 37% → 77%. 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 | 36 | 31 | 67 |
| Saint Mary's Gaels | 42 | 44 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 1:48 swung win probability 37% → 77%.
Why Santa Clara Broncos lost
- Lost H2 31-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 17:31 (win probability 68% → 97% for the home side).
- Shot 47.5% eFG vs a 54.4% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 21-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara Broncos | 8–0 | H1 14:56 | 88% → 65% |
| Saint Mary's Gaels | 9–0 | H1 1:48 | 37% → 77% |
| Saint Mary's Gaels | 10–0 | H2 17:31 | 68% → 97% |
| Saint Mary's Gaels | 10–0 | H2 2:18 | 99% → 100% |