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BYU Defeats Santa Clara 85-75 - Recap

Yoeli Childs scored 22 points and chipped in with 2 assists for BYU on Thursday, leading them to a 85-75 victory over Santa Clara at Marriott Center.

BYU won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -14.5-point spread.

BYU got 22 points from Yoeli Childs and another 20 points from Jake Toolson. TJ Haws contributed 9 assists, while Yoeli Childs cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Santa Clara got 28 points from Josip Vrankic in a losing cause and another 11 points from Tahj Eaddy. DJ Mitchell contributed 6 assists for them, while Josip Vrankic had 11 rebounds.

BYU was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored BYU as they grabbed 38 boards, while Santa Clara only had 32

BYU looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Gonzaga. Santa Clara will aim to get back on the winning track at Pacific.