US EditionAnalysis of Xavier Musketeers' Loss to Santa Clara Broncos
Santa Clara controlled the game with a 42-33 rebounding edge and outscored Xavier 52-22 in the paint, securing their third straight win of the season.
- On Monday, Santa Clara Broncos took the lead with 18:19 remaining in the first half and never trailed, defeating Xavier Musketeers 87-68 at Cintas Center.
- By dominating the glass and paint, Santa Clara Broncos out-rebounded Xavier Musketeers 42-33 and scored 12 first-half points off nine turnovers plus 16 second-chance points Monday.
- Santa Clara Broncos got balanced scoring with Elijah Mahi scoring 18 points on 7 of 13 shooting, Christian Hammond adding 15, and Allen Graves contributing 10 off the bench.
- Xavier suffered its first loss of the season, dropping to 2-1 as many of the 9,830 in attendance and the student section left early with 10 minutes remaining.
- Santa Clara's recent run of 20-plus win seasons faced a stern test as the Broncos exploited Xavier's 0-3 rebounding struggles this season.
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Analysis of Xavier Musketeers' loss to Santa Clara Broncos
Broncos Dominate Xavier to Improve to 3-0 - Santa Clara University
CINCINNATI – A loud and raucous crowd inside Cintas Center was silenced early as Santa Clara men's basketball jumped all over Xavier with a dominating first half to set the tone early in a 19-point victory. The Broncos improved to 3-0 on the young season with an 87-68 victory.
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