Santa Clara Broncos 76, Saint Mary's Gaels 71
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-09 · Winner: Santa Clara Broncos
Santa Clara Broncos defeated Saint Mary's Gaels 76–71 on 2026-03-09 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Saint Mary's Gaels lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara Broncos | 32 | 44 | 76 |
| Saint Mary's Gaels | 35 | 36 | 71 |
Win probability
Why Saint Mary's Gaels lost
- Lost H2 36-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Lost the turnover battle 10-4.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.