- Matchup: Santa Clara Broncos vs San Diego Toreros
- Schedule: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Venue: Jenny Craig Pavilion, San Diego, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the San Diego Toreros (9-12) will host the Santa Clara Broncos (16-5) at the Jenny Craig Pavilion.
In their previous outing, the Santa Clara Broncos secured a victorious outcome against St. Mary’s, winning 62-54. Throughout the game, Santa Clara achieved a field goal success rate of 40.7% (22 of 54) and made 3 out of 14 attempts from behind the arc. At the free throw line, the Broncos converted 15 of 20 shots, resulting in a 75.0% success rate. They collected a total of 35 rebounds, including 7 offensive boards, and tallied 7 assists while forcing their opponents into 12 turnovers and recording 7 steals. Defensively, Santa Clara limited the opposition to a shooting percentage of 31.6%, allowing 18 of 57 shots to go in. St. Mary’s managed to achieve 9 assists and made 5 steals during the game as well. They gathered 35 rebounds (11 offensive and 24 defensive) but did not have any blocks. Their free throw conversion rate was 63.6%, making 14 of 22 attempts, whereas they made only 4 out of 22 on three-point shots. In terms of fouls, the Broncos committed 22, while St. Mary’s had 17.
Christian Hammond emerged as a key player, contributing significantly with 25 points, shooting 8 of 15 from the field. He played for 33 minutes and secured 5 rebounds, achieving a shooting efficiency of 53.3% while also dishing out 2 assists.
Santa Clara comes into this matchup holding a strong 16-5 record. They average 82.3 points per game, ranking 79th in Division 1, while shooting 46.4% from the floor. The Broncos hit 32.8% from three-point territory (202 of 615) and boast a free throw percentage of 73.1%. As a collective, they average 36.5 rebounds and have accumulated a total of 364 assists this season, ranking 13th in Division 1 for assists per game. They turn the ball over 11.7 times on average and commit 19.6 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Broncos are adept at forcing 14.9 turnovers each game while drawing 16.0 fouls. They limit opponents to 32.5% shooting from beyond the arc and hold a defensive rank of 102nd in Division 1 for points allowed per game (70.5). The overall field goal percentage they allow is 44.1% (508 of 1,152), and they relinquish 31.8 rebounds collectively. However, they rank 321st in Division 1 for assists allowed, having given up a total of 312 assists this season.
In their most recent game, the San Diego Toreros claimed a victory over Washington State with a score of 96-92. On the boards, San Diego allowed Washington State to capture 31 rebounds (12 offensive). The Toreros achieved a shooting percentage of 34.6% from three-point range by hitting 9 of 26 attempts, and they were excellent at the free throw line, making 21 of 25 attempts (84.0%). They permitted Washington State to make 31 out of 64 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 48.4%. San Diego exhibited a strong performance, shooting 52.1% from the field overall, with 37 successful field goals out of 71 attempts. Their three-point accuracy was noteworthy, hitting 15 of 28 attempts (53.6%). The game saw San Diego taking 13 free throws due to 14 fouls committed by Washington State, while the Toreros had 6 turnovers along with 6 steals. They gathered a total of 35 rebounds (21 defensive and 14 offensive) during the game.
Ty-Laur Johnson was a notable performer for the Toreros, going 12 of 18 from the field for a 66.7% shooting percentage while contributing 3 rebounds. He notched 28 points in only 27 minutes of play, and added 7 assists.
San Diego’s record stands at 9-12 this season. The Toreros commit an average of 18.0 fouls per game and are converting 76.6% of their free throw attempts. They compile assists at a rate of 16.5 per game, placing them 65th in college basketball, while experiencing an average of 12.8 turnovers per game. So far, they’ve accumulated 1,601 total points (76.2 per game) and secured 31.7 rebounds on average. Offensively, their field goal conversion rate is 45.0%, ranking them 204th in Division 1.
Defensively, the Toreros are positioned at 278th in college basketball regarding points allowed per game with an average of 77.3. They force an average of 14.3 turnovers per game and have been allowing opposing teams to shoot 46.2% from the floor (301st nationwide). San Diego’s defense permits 31.0% from beyond the arc (154 of 497), while opponents shoot 72.4% from the free throw line against them. They relinquish approximately 15.2 assists and 36.7 rebounds per game, ranking 301st and 297th, respectively, in college hoops.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Back Santa Clara
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