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Santa Clara and Saint Mary's (CA) to Face Off in WCC Tournament
The two West Coast Conference rivals will battle for a spot in the NCAA Tournament
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The No. 2 seed Saint Mary's Gaels (27-4, 16-2 WCC) will take on the No. 3 seed Santa Clara Broncos (25-7, 15-3 WCC) in the WCC tournament on Monday, March 9th at 11:30 p.m. ET. Both teams are looking to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament with a win.
Why it matters
This matchup between two top teams in the West Coast Conference will have major implications for their postseason hopes. The winner will advance to the WCC tournament championship game, putting them one step closer to an automatic NCAA Tournament berth.
The details
Saint Mary's and Santa Clara have been two of the top teams in the WCC all season. The Gaels finished the regular season with a 27-4 record and 16-2 conference mark, while the Broncos were 25-7 overall and 15-3 in WCC play. This will be the third meeting between the two teams, with Saint Mary's winning both previous matchups.
- The game will tip off on Monday, March 9th at 11:30 p.m. ET.
The players
Saint Mary's Gaels
The No. 2 seed in the WCC tournament, the Gaels finished the regular season with a 27-4 record and 16-2 conference mark.
Santa Clara Broncos
The No. 3 seed in the WCC tournament, the Broncos had a 25-7 overall record and 15-3 conference record in the regular season.
What they’re saying
“This is going to be a great matchup between two of the top teams in the West Coast Conference. Both teams have had excellent seasons and are hungry to punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.”
— Jim Nantz, CBS Sports Analyst (CBS Sports)
What’s next
The winner of this game will advance to the WCC tournament championship game on Tuesday, March 10th.
The takeaway
This highly anticipated matchup between Saint Mary's and Santa Clara will have major implications for both teams' postseason aspirations. The winner will take a big step towards securing an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
