Wright scores 23 to lead San Diego past Santa Clara 62-45
LAS VEGAS -- Isaiah Wright had 23 points as San Diego topped Santa Clara 62-45 in the West Coast Conference Tourney second round on Friday night.
Wright hit 4 of 6 3-pointers. He added eight assists and six rebounds.
Isaiah Pineiro had 15 points and nine rebounds for San Diego (20-13). Olin Carter III added six rebounds.
The Broncos' 27.8 field goal percentage represented the worst mark by a San Diego opponent this season.
Neither team was able to get much going offensively in the first half. After leading 25-16 heading to halftime, San Diego kept it up in the second half to earn the victory. The Broncos' 16 first-half points were a season low for the team.
Trey Wertz had 12 points for the Broncos (16-15). Keshawn Justice added eight rebounds. Josip Vrankic had seven rebounds and three blocks.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Verne Harris
- Mike Reed
- David Hall
2023-24 West Coast Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Saint Mary's | 15-1 | - | 26-8 |
Gonzaga | 14-2 | 1 | 27-8 |
Dayton | 14-4 | 1 | 25-8 |
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 |