ncaab Game Recap
Portland Falls 102-89 Against Santa Clara - Game Recap
Santa Clara got a 30-point performance from Josip Vrankic as Santa Clara handed Portland a 102-89 defeat on Saturday at Leavey Center.
Santa Clara was a -10.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
PJ Pipes had 23 points for Santa Clara and Jalen Williams chipped in with 16 points. Jalen Williams had 9 assists for them, while Jaden Bediako was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Portland got a 23-point performance from Moses Wood, who was supported by 18 points from Chris Austin. Tyler Robertson had 6 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Chika Nduka grabbed 7 rebounds.
Santa Clara was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Santa Clara had a 30-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.