ncaab Game Recap
Santa Clara Downs South Dakota 98-81 - Match Report
Santa Clara grabbed a 98-81 win over South Dakota on Saturday, behind a 20-point effort from Adama-Alpha Bal at Leavey Center.
Santa Clara won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -18.5-point spread.
Santa Clara got 16 points from Tyeree Bryan and another 15 points from Johnny O'Neil. Johnny O'Neil contributed 6 assists, while Jake Ensminger cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
South Dakota got a 15-point performance from Kaleb Stewart, who was supported by 13 points from Isaac Bruns. Max Burchill had 5 assists in a losing cause for South Dakota, while Cameron Fens grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Santa Clara were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Santa Clara as they grabbed 44 boards, while South Dakota only had 33
Santa Clara looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Pepperdine. South Dakota will aim to get back on the winning track at UMKC.