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Santa Clara Broncos vs Pacific Tigers Recap - Santa Clara Wins 88-69
Santa Clara got 23 points from Johnny O'Neil as they ran past Pacific 88-69 on Thursday at Alex G. Spanos Center.
Bettors who backed Santa Clara were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -11.0 at sportsbooks.
Santa Clara got 12 points from Adama Bal and another 12 points from Carlos Marshall Jr.. Jake Ensminger contributed 5 assists, while Johnny O'Neil cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Pacific got 21 points from Moe Odum in a losing cause and another 14 points from Judson Martindale. Moe Odum contributed 4 assists for them, while Donovan Williams had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Santa Clara were victorious, as the score was 44-34 at the break.
Santa Clara had a 37-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Santa Clara heads into a battle against Portland. Pacific, meanwhile, will have their next action against St. Mary's.