"SANTA CLARA Fans filled Leavey Center to capacity for Santa Clara's biggest game in years on Saturday night, but Gonzaga spoiled the party. The 12th-ranked Zags held off the Broncos 94-86 to snap Santa Clara's nine-game win streak and retake the top spot in the West Coast Conference. Santa Clara, off to its best start in a season since 1969-70, led by as many as eight points in the first half."
"Zags star Graham Ike had 21 points, 15 rebounds and four assists and Gonzaga (25-2, 13-1 WCC) made 13 of its final 14 free throws to reach 25 victories for the 19th consecutive season. The Broncos (22-6, 13-2) lost for the first time in 14 home games, despite 16 points from Christian Hammond, 15 from Elijah Mahi and 13 from Allen Graves."
"Gonzaga dominated the paint, with a 66-42 scoring edge, in part because of the 6-foot-9 left-hander Ike. But quick wings Adam Miller and Tyon Grant-Foster attacked the basket, contributing 21 and 20 points, respectively. Down 44-39 at halftime, Santa Clara rode eight points from Mahi to outscore the Zags 10-4 over the first 3 1/2 minutes of the second half for a 49-48 lead."
Fans filled Leavey Center to capacity, but Gonzaga won 94-86, snapping Santa Clara's nine-game win streak and retaking first place in the West Coast Conference. Graham Ike had 21 points, 15 rebounds and four assists, and Gonzaga made 13 of its final 14 free throws. Santa Clara fell to 22-6 (13-2), losing its first home game in 14 despite 16 points from Christian Hammond, 15 from Elijah Mahi and 13 from Allen Graves. Gonzaga dominated the paint 66-42 while Adam Miller and Tyon Grant-Foster added 21 and 20 points. Santa Clara led early and briefly regained the second-half lead before Gonzaga closed strong.
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