Sash Gavalyugov scored 23 points, including a crucial 3-pointer in the final seconds, leading Santa Clara to a 76-71 win over No. 21 Saint Mary’s in the West Coast Conference semifinals. The Broncos (26-7) will face No. 12 Gonzaga (29-3) in the championship game for an NCAA Tournament bid. Saint Mary’s (27-5), ranked No. 20 in the NET, is still expected to make the tournament despite the loss. This marks the first WCC final since 2021 without Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s.
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