NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. (Interstat) — Allen Graves scored 30 points to guide Santa Clara to a 96-92 men’s basketball victory over Washington State on Saturday at Beasley Coliseum.

The Broncos and Cougars were tied 49-49 at halftime in the high-efficiency nonconference game. Santa Clara created separation after the break, holding Washington State to 43 second-half points. Graves, who added four assists, was pivotal down the stretch.

Eemeli Yalaho led Washington State with 21 points. Ace Glass III added 20 for the Cougars.

Santa Clara improved to 21-5. Washington State fell to 11-15.