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Santa Clara Broncos Rout Oregon State Beavers in WCC Matchup
Santa Clara remains in contention for top WCC seed with dominant home victory
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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The Santa Clara Broncos defeated the Oregon State Beavers 102-64 in a West Coast Conference college basketball matchup at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, California. The Broncos, who have won 10 of their last 12 games, showcased their offensive firepower by shooting 47.2% from the field and scoring 83.5 points per game on average this season. In contrast, the Beavers struggled to keep pace, losing their fifth game in the last six after coming off an overtime contest.
Why it matters
This victory keeps Santa Clara in contention for a top seed in the upcoming WCC tournament, as they look to build on their strong conference record. For Oregon State, the loss highlights their offensive limitations and defensive struggles, especially against high-powered offenses like Santa Clara's.
The details
Santa Clara was led by Christian Hammond's 16.2 points per game, while Elijah Mahi added 14.1 points and 4.4 rebounds. The Broncos' balanced scoring attack and efficient shooting proved too much for the Beavers, who were unable to slow down the home team's offense. Oregon State was paced by Josiah Lake II's 13.3 points and 4.1 assists, but the team struggled to find consistent scoring throughout the game.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST.
- Santa Clara had previously defeated Oregon State 102-64 in a home matchup back in December.
The players
Christian Hammond
A senior guard for the Santa Clara Broncos, averaging 16.2 points per game this season.
Elijah Mahi
A junior forward for the Santa Clara Broncos, averaging 14.1 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.
Josiah Lake II
A junior guard for the Oregon State Beavers, averaging 13.3 points and 4.1 assists per game.
What they’re saying
“We knew we had to come out strong and set the tone early. Our guys did a great job of executing the game plan and taking advantage of our offensive opportunities.”
— Herb Sendek, Head Coach, Santa Clara Broncos (Santa Clara Broncos Athletics)
“They just outmatched us in every facet of the game. We need to go back, regroup, and figure out how to be more competitive against top teams in our conference.”
— Wayne Tinkle, Head Coach, Oregon State Beavers (The Oregonian)
What’s next
Santa Clara will look to continue their strong conference play as they prepare to face off against rival Saint Mary's next weekend. Oregon State will need to rebound quickly as they take on Pepperdine in their next WCC matchup.
The takeaway
This dominant victory by Santa Clara showcases their status as one of the top teams in the West Coast Conference this season. Meanwhile, Oregon State's struggles highlight the work they still need to do to compete with the conference's elite programs.
