ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Santa Clara Defeats Portland 85-61
Portland was run off the court by Santa Clara on Saturday as they blasted them 85-61 at Earle A. Chiles Center.
Santa Clara was a -6.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Keshawn Justice had 17 points for Santa Clara and Jaden Bediako chipped in with 13 points. Trey Wertz had 9 assists for them, while Jaden Bediako was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Portland got a 15-point performance from Isaiah White, who was supported by 14 points from Tahirou Diabate. JoJo Walker had 5 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Theo Akwuba grabbed 8 rebounds.
Santa Clara led at halftime, 36-29.
The rebound battle favored Santa Clara as they grabbed 38 boards, while Portland only had 36
Next game, Santa Clara takes its act on the road to face Pepperdine looking for another win. For Portland, they head home to face BYU.