| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCU | 40 | 27 | 67 |
| SMC | 34 | 32 | 66 |
Vrankic's putback lifts Santa Clara over Saint Mary's 67-66
MORAGA, Calif. -- Josip Vrankic had 22 points and 10 rebounds and scored the go-ahead basket with 9.4 seconds left to help Santa Clara beat Saint Mary's 67-66 on Saturday night.
The Broncos' Trey Wertz missed a driving layup and Vrankic grabbed the offensive rebound. Vrankic was short on the first putback attempt but grabbed the rebound and scored on the second putback. Malik Fitts missed a pair of attempts in the final seconds for Saint Mary's.
DJ Mitchell added 16 points and eight boards for Santa Clara (15-3, 2-1 West Coast Conference), which snapped an eight-game losing streak against the Gaels with the last victory a 71-70 win on Feb. 28, 2015.
Jordan Ford had 30 points and Fitts added 17 points and 11 rebounds for Saint Mary's (15-4, 2-2).
The Gaels took control with a 13-0 run early in the second half but missed 14 of their final 16 shots from the field. The Broncos made five of their final seven shots.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Marc A. Beasley
- Wilson Holland
- Daryl Gelinas
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 6-0 | - | 16-3 |
| San Francisco | 6-2 | 1 | 16-5 |
| Washington State | 5-2 | 1.5 | 15-5 |
| Gonzaga | 5-2 | 1.5 | 14-6 |
| Santa Clara | 5-2 | 1.5 | 13-7 |
| Oregon State | 4-3 | 2.5 | 14-6 |
| Loyola Marymount | 3-4 | 3.5 | 11-8 |
| Pepperdine | 1-5 | 5 | 7-12 |
| Portland | 1-6 | 5.5 | 6-14 |
| Pacific | 1-6 | 5.5 | 6-15 |
| San Diego | 1-6 | 5.5 | 4-16 |
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