The Santa Clara Broncos secured a 12-point victory over the Seattle Redhawks, winning 84-72 at the Leavey Center. Sash Gavalyugov led the way with 21 points, while Christian Hammond added 17 points and 6 rebounds. The Broncos improved to 22-5 on the season, with their NET ranking sitting at 40. Seattle, meanwhile, fell to 15-11, with a NET ranking of 133. The Redhawks were led by Junseok Yeo, who posted a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Sash Gavalyugov Scores 21 Points, His 10th 20-Point Game of the Season
The game got off to a slow start, with Santa Clara leading 33-29 at halftime. However, the Broncos came out strong in the second half, scoring 51 points to pull away from the Redhawks. Seattle U managed 43 points in the second half, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. The Broncos' 51 second-half points were fueled by 44.7% shooting from the field, including 5 three-pointers. Santa Clara also outrebounded Seattle 38-35, with Allen Graves grabbing 5 rebounds to go along with his 15 points and 5 assists. The Redhawks, on the other hand, shot 40.6% from the field, including 7 three-pointers.
Sash Gavalyugov was the top performer for the Santa Clara Broncos, scoring 21 points on 8-14 shooting. Christian Hammond added 17 points and 6 rebounds, while Allen Graves chipped in with 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. For the Seattle Redhawks, Junseok Yeo led the way with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Brayden Maldonado added 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Will Heimbrodt also contributed 11 points for the Redhawks. The Broncos' balanced attack was key, with three players scoring in double figures, including Gavalyugov's 21 points and Hammond's 17 points.
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The Santa Clara Broncos outshot the Seattle Redhawks 46.2% to 40.6% from the field, including 7 three-pointers to Seattle's 7. The Broncos also outrebounded the Redhawks 38-35, with a rebounding margin of +3. Santa Clara committed 12 turnovers, while Seattle U committed 15. The Broncos' 84 points were their 15th highest total of the season, while the Redhawks' 72 points were their 12th lowest total. The game saw 14 lead changes and 7 ties, with the Broncos ultimately pulling away in the second half.
The CHD Scout predicted a Santa Clara win by 16.1 points, with a predicted score of 82-65. The actual margin was 12 points, with the Broncos winning 84-72. The prediction was correct, with the Broncos coming out on top. The CHD Scout model accurately predicted the outcome, but underestimated the Redhawks' ability to score, as they put up 72 points. The model also overestimated the Broncos' margin of victory, as they won by 12 points instead of 16.1.
The win improves the Santa Clara Broncos' record to 22-5, with a NET ranking of 40. This game was a Quadrant 3 win for the Broncos, as the Redhawks have a NET ranking of 133. For the Seattle Redhawks, the loss drops their record to 15-11, with a NET ranking of 133. This game was a Quadrant 1 loss for the Redhawks, as the Broncos have a NET ranking of 40. The Broncos' win strengthens their resume, while the Redhawks' loss hurts their chances of making a deep run in the tournament. The Broncos' 22-5 record includes 12 wins against Quadrant 1 and 2 opponents, while the Redhawks' 15-11 record includes 5 wins against Quadrant 1 and 2 opponents.
The Santa Clara Broncos want to build on their win when they face their next opponent, while the Seattle Redhawks will try to bounce back from the loss. The Broncos' next game is scheduled for February 15th, while the Redhawks' next game is scheduled for February 14th. The Broncos want to continue their strong play, while the Redhawks will try to get back on track.