USF vs Santa Clara: Hot Shooting Teams Clash

USF Mens Basketball Heads South for Key WCC Matchup Against Santa Clara The University of San Francisco mens basketball team travels to Santa Clara for a crucial West Coast Conference game on January 28, 2026. The Dons, with a 13-9 record and 5-4 conference standing, face the Broncos, who boast an impressive 17-5 record and 8-1 conference record. The game tips off at 8 PM Pacific Time on CBS Sports Network. USF nearly upset Gonzaga last weekend, losing by just two points. Freshman Legend Smiley led with 18 points, while Ryan Beasley added 14 points and 6 assists. The Dons shot a season-high 50% from beyond the arc, marking their third such game this year. Santa Clara enters the game on a four-game win streak, averaging 87 points per conference game, the leagues best. They lead in threes, steals, and forced turnovers. Guard Christian Hammond averages nearly 17 points, with forward Elijah Mahi right behind at 14. This game offers USF a chance for their first Quad one win, as Santa Clara ranks 45th in the NCAA Net. The all-time series is close, with USF holding a 120-117 edge, though theyve split the last two seasons and the home team has won the past four meetings. Both teams aim for postseason play, making this a high-stakes matchup between two hot-shooting teams. Support the showGet a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected] View sources & latest updateshttps://sources.thednn.ai/80a5fee85976b7e4