Santa Clara Broncos Defeat Seattle RedHawks in NCAAM Matchup

Broncos' offense and defense prove too much for RedHawks in Wednesday night contest

Feb. 11, 2026 at 6:55pm

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The Santa Clara Broncos, sitting atop the WCC standings at 21-5, defeated the Seattle RedHawks 82-66 in a Wednesday night college basketball matchup. The Broncos' high-powered offense, led by Christian Hammond's 16.4 points per game, proved too much for the RedHawks' stifling defense, which had held opponents to just 63.6 points per game this season. The Broncos' ability to create extra possessions through offensive rebounds and turnovers was a key factor in the win.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Santa Clara in first place in the WCC standings and solidifies their status as a top team in the conference. The loss drops Seattle to 15-9 on the season, making it more difficult for them to earn a spot in the postseason tournament. The game also highlighted the contrasting styles of the two teams, with Santa Clara's high-octane offense going up against Seattle's defensive-minded approach.

The details

Santa Clara's offense was firing on all cylinders, averaging 83.6 points per game and shooting 55.2% from the field. They were led by Christian Hammond's 16.4 points per game, while Allen Graves provided 11.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.1 steals. The Broncos also dominated the glass, grabbing 11.6 offensive rebounds per game and converting those into second-chance points. On the other end, Seattle's defense, which had held opponents to just 47.9% effective field goal shooting and forced 15.0 turnovers per game, struggled to slow down the Broncos' attack.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM.

The players

Christian Hammond

A senior forward for the Santa Clara Broncos, averaging 16.4 points per game on 50.3% shooting, including 40.2% from three-point range.

Allen Graves

A junior guard for the Santa Clara Broncos, providing 11.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game while shooting 39.3% from three-point range.

Bukky Oboye

A sophomore center for the Santa Clara Broncos, averaging 8.5 points on 69.0% shooting with 1.2 blocks per game.

Brayden Maldonado

A senior guard for the Seattle RedHawks, scoring 14.6 points per game while shooting 92.3% from the free-throw line.

Maleek Arington

A junior guard for the Seattle RedHawks, contributing 4.4 assists and 2.2 steals per game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to bring our A-game against a tough defensive team like Seattle. Our guys did a great job of creating extra possessions and taking advantage of their weaknesses on the glass.”

— Herb Sendek, Head Coach, Santa Clara Broncos

“We just couldn't find a way to slow down their offense tonight. They were hitting shots from all over the floor and crashing the boards hard. We'll need to go back and regroup before our next game.”

— Jim Hayford, Head Coach, Seattle RedHawks

What’s next

The Santa Clara Broncos will look to continue their strong WCC play when they host the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Saturday, February 14th. The Seattle RedHawks will try to bounce back when they travel to face the Portland Pilots on the same day.

The takeaway

This game showcased the contrasting styles of the two teams, with Santa Clara's high-powered offense overwhelming Seattle's stifling defense. The Broncos' ability to create extra possessions through offensive rebounds and turnovers proved to be the difference, as they were able to maintain a comfortable lead throughout the contest.