Gonzaga 73, at Santa Clara 77

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (Interstat) — In a tense West Coast Conference clash defined by critical plays in the final minute, the Santa Clara Broncos edged the Gonzaga Bulldogs 77-73 in women’s basketball on Sunday at Leavey Center. The game, witnessed by 376 fans, saw the Broncos improve to 13-4 overall, while Gonzaga fell to 11-6. The most important part of the game unfolded in the closing 30 seconds with Santa Clara clinging to a 74-72 lead. Gonzaga’s Lauren Whittaker committed an offensive foul, turning the ball over with 16 seconds remaining. Santa Clara’s Ashley Hawkins was fouled and calmly sank… Read more...