Minlend scores 25, San Francisco tops Santa Clara 80-61
SAN FRANCISCO -- Charles Minlend scored a career-high 25 points, Josh Kunen had a double-double and San Francisco defeated Santa Clara 80-61 on Thursday night.
Kunen had 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Dons (12-6, 1-2 West Coast Conference) and Jamaree Bouyea added 10 points, six rebounds and five blocks. Jordan Ratinho scored 11 points.
San Francisco blocked 12 shots and shot 53% while holding the Broncos to 33% shooting.
Santa Clara scored 23 first-half points, a season low for the tea, and was outrebounded 45-26.
DJ Mitchell scored a career-high 21 points for the Broncos (14-3, 1-1), whose six-game win streak came to end. Trey Wertz added 13 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Rob Kueneman
- Nate Harris
- Tommy Nunez
2023-24 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 15-1 | - | 26-8 |
| Gonzaga | 14-2 | 1 | 27-8 |
| San Francisco | 11-5 | 4 | 23-11 |
| Santa Clara | 10-6 | 5 | 20-13 |
| San Diego | 7-9 | 8 | 18-15 |
| Pepperdine | 5-11 | 10 | 13-20 |
| Loyola Marymount | 5-11 | 10 | 12-19 |
| Portland | 5-11 | 10 | 12-21 |
| Pacific | 0-16 | 15 | 6-26 |
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