The Santa Clara Broncos men’s basketball team, representing Santa Clara University in California, concluded their 2024–2025 season with a 21–13 record, including a 12–6 mark in West Coast Conference (WCC) play. They secured a spot in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), where they achieved a decisive 101–62 victory over UC Riverside in the first round.
However, their postseason run ended in the second round with an 88–84 loss to UAB, despite holding a 17-point lead in the second half.
The Broncos’ 2024–2025 roster featured key players such as Tyeree Bryan, Elijah Mahi, and Carlos Stewart. Notably, Stewart transferred from LSU and made significant contributions throughout the season.
In recent developments, Loree Payne, formerly the head coach at Northern Arizona, was appointed as the new head women’s basketball coach at Santa Clara University. Payne, a Havre native, brings a wealth of experience to the program and is set to join the university next week.
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