Santa Clara Broncos Dominate San Francisco Dons at Home

Broncos extend home win streak with double-digit victory over WCC rivals

Jan. 28, 2026 at 12:31am

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The Santa Clara Broncos defeated the San Francisco Dons 82-73 in a West Coast Conference matchup at the Leavey Center on Wednesday night. The Broncos, led by strong performances from Christian Hammond and Allen Graves, improved their home record to 14-2 on the season.

Why it matters

This win extends Santa Clara's dominance at home and keeps them in contention for a top spot in the competitive West Coast Conference standings. The Dons, meanwhile, struggled on the road again, falling to 4-7 away from home this season.

The details

The Broncos jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 15 points in the second half. Christian Hammond scored a game-high 25 points on 9-of-16 shooting, while Allen Graves added a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. For the Dons, Ryan Beasley led the way with 18 points and 6 assists, but the team shot just 44.3% from the field.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET.
  • Santa Clara improved to 18-5 overall and 8-2 in WCC play.
  • San Francisco fell to 13-10 on the season and 5-5 in conference.

The players

Christian Hammond

A junior forward for the Santa Clara Broncos who led the team with 25 points and 11 rebounds.

Allen Graves

A senior center for the Santa Clara Broncos who recorded a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Ryan Beasley

A junior guard for the San Francisco Dons who scored a team-high 18 points and dished out 6 assists.

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What they’re saying

“Our guys came out with a lot of energy and really set the tone early. When we're playing with that kind of intensity at home, we're tough to beat.”

— Herb Sendek, Head Coach, Santa Clara Broncos (Santa Clara Athletics)

“We just couldn't get into a rhythm offensively tonight. Santa Clara's defense really bothered us, and we couldn't make enough shots to stay in the game.”

— Todd Golden, Head Coach, San Francisco Dons (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

Santa Clara will look to continue their strong home play when they host the Gonzaga Bulldogs on February 1st. San Francisco will try to bounce back on the road against the Pacific Tigers on January 31st.

The takeaway

The Santa Clara Broncos proved once again that their home court is a major advantage, dominating their West Coast Conference rivals the San Francisco Dons. This win keeps the Broncos in the hunt for a top seed in the conference tournament, while the Dons will need to find more success on the road to make a postseason push.