Santa Clara Broncos @ Gonzaga Bulldogs
Bryan hits 7 3s, scores career-high 35 points to help Santa Clara upset No. 16 Gonzaga, 103-99
SPOKANE, Wash. -- — Tyeree Bryan made seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 35 points to help Santa Clara upset No. 16 Gonzaga 103-99 on Saturday night.
Adama Ball added 20 points, and Christoph Tilly had 17 for the Broncos (13-7, 5-2 West Coast Conference).
Coming off an overtime loss Thursday night at Oregon State, Gonzaga (14-6, 5-2) has lost consecutive conference games for the first time since the 2013-14 season.
Nolan Hickman led Gonzaga with 24 points, hitting six 3-pointers. Graham Ike scored 21 points, and Ryan Nembhard had 16 points and 15 assists.
The Broncos pulled ahead with an 11-1 run late in the half. However, Hickman responded with seven points in the final five minutes to give Gonzaga a 45-44 lead.
An early second-half surge propelled Santa Clara in front, with Bryan and Bal combining to hit five 3-pointers in the first seven minutes. The shots kept falling for the Broncos, who were ahead by 13 points with just over four minutes to play.
Santa Clara: After scoring 54 points in a loss to Loyola Marymount, the Broncos put up 103 points to beat the Bulldogs.
Gonzaga: The Bulldogs lost for the first time this season at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
Bryan and Bal combined to hit five 3-pointers in the first seven minutes of the second half to give the Broncos a lead they wouldn’t surrender.
The Broncos made a season-high 18 3-pointers on 47.4% shooting from deep.
Gonzaga travels to face Portland on Saturday. Santa Clara hosts Washington State on Thursday.
------
Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball
Game Information
Spokane, WA

Referee:Deron White
Referee:Ray Natili
Referee:Chris Merlo

2025-26 Standings
| West Coast ConferenceWest Coast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 14-1 | - | 26-2 |
| Saint Mary's | 13-2 | 1 | 24-4 |
| Santa Clara | 13-2 | 1 | 22-6 |
| Pacific | 8-8 | 6.5 | 17-12 |
| Oregon State | 7-8 | 7 | 14-14 |
| Washington State | 7-8 | 7 | 12-16 |
| San Francisco | 7-9 | 7.5 | 15-14 |
| Seattle U | 5-10 | 9 | 16-12 |
| Portland | 5-10 | 9 | 12-16 |
| San Diego | 5-10 | 9 | 11-17 |
| Loyola Marymount | 4-11 | 10 | 13-15 |
| Pepperdine | 3-12 | 11 | 8-20 |
Men's College Basketball News

Binghamton Bearcats vs. Bryant Bulldogs: Game Highlights
26m

NCAA's Charlie Baker reiterates support for expanded tournaments
5h

Joe Lunardi's men's Bracketology March Madness watch guide
8h

