By: Finley Simkin
Written: Jan 27, 2026
San Diego, CA – The Santa Clara Broncos lit up Jenny Craig Pavilion with 63.5% field goal shooting en route to an 85-73 victory over the University of San Diego Toreros on January 24, 2026, in West Coast Conference action.
USD trailed 39-29 at halftime after Santa Clara shot 65.2% from the floor and 100% from the line in the first half, forcing 10 Torero turnovers while committing just four themselves. The Broncos pulled further ahead in the second (43-44 points), holding USD to 43.2% shooting despite the Toreros 17 offensive rebounds and 26 points off 21 Santa Clara turnovers.
Men’s college basketball action between the University of San Diego Toreros and The University of Santa Clara Broncos at the Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego, California, on 12/24/26. Toneari Lane #1 of the University of San Diego Toreros makes a layup during regulation. Editorial sports photography by Finley Simkin.
Torero guard Toneari Lane (#1) attacks with this smooth layup finish during the game, playing 28 minutes and adding 6 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists in the loss amid USD's cold 13.0% from three (3/23)
Adrian McIntyre (#2) led USD with a season-high 20 points on 8-10 shooting and 6 rebounds, while Ty-Laur Johnson (#5) added 19 points, 4 steals, but faced constant double teams all night. Santa Clara's Christian Hammond (#1) topped the Broncos with 16 points (4/6 threes), backed by Bukky Oboye (#12) (16 points, perfect 6/6 FG) and Elijah Mahib also added 12.
USD (9-13, 3-6 WCC) heads to Pepperdine on January 28 seeking a rebound win.
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Photos and reporting by Finley Simkin
San Diego sports photographer. IG: finleys._photography | Covering San Diego Sports.
