"Santa Clara lost to Pepperdine 80-63 in its last game. Ava Schmidt led the way with 17 points and three blocks, followed by Maia Jones with 11 points and two steals. With a final score of 85-70, Pacific lost to Gonzaga the last time out. Sydney Ward led the team (30 PTS, 2 STL, 57.14 FG%, 3-5 from 3PT)."
"Santa Clara has a +393 scoring differential, topping opponents by 13.6 points per game. It is putting up 80.6 points per game to rank 18th in college basketball and is giving up 67.0 per outing to rank 248th in college basketball. Jones' team-leading 14.7 points per game ranks 190th in the nation."
Santa Clara (21-8) hosts Pacific (11-16) in WCC play at Leavey Center on Feb. 26, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET. Santa Clara recently lost to Pepperdine 80-63, with Ava Schmidt scoring 17 points and recording three blocks and Maia Jones contributing 11 points and two steals. Pacific fell 85-70 to Gonzaga, led by Sydney Ward's 30 points on 57.14% shooting (3-5 from three). Santa Clara averages 80.6 points per game (18th nationally) and allows 67.0, holding a +13.6 scoring margin. Pacific averages 65.0 points, allows 67.7, and has a -2.7 scoring margin. Prediction: Santa Clara 78, Pacific 61.
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