SANTA CLARA, Calif. (Interstat) — The Clemson Tigers built an early lead and relied on a dominant bullpen to defeat the Santa Clara Broncos 6-4 on Monday at Stephen Schott Stadium.

Jason Fultz provided crucial insurance with a three-run homer in the eighth inning for Clemson. The Tigers’ relievers combined for 8 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing just two hits. Talan Bell led the effort with three perfect innings, striking out three. Five Clemson relievers followed without allowing an earned run.

Santa Clara rallied for three runs in the sixth to close the gap but could not complete the comeback. Tyler Alleman struck out five over three innings for the Broncos.

Clemson improved to 22-12 overall. Santa Clara fell to 13-18.