Justice scores 26, Santa Clara defeats Pacific 92-81

Published Jan. 15, 2023 12:14 a.m. ET

Associated Press

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Keshawn Justice had 26 points in Santa Clara's 92-81 win over Pacific on Saturday night.

Justice was 8-of-19 shooting, including 6 for 15 from distance, and went 4 for 4 from the foul line for the Broncos (15-5, 3-2 West Coast Conference). Carlos Stewart scored 21 points with three steals. Parker Braun pitched in with 10 points and 12 rebounds.

The Tigers (10-10, 3-2) were led by Judson Martindale with 17 points. Keylan Boone added 13 points and Jordan Ivy-Curry scored 10.

Santa Clara took the lead with 6:36 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. Justice led his team in scoring with 15 points in the first half to help put them ahead 51-39 at the break.

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Both teams play again on Thursday. Santa Clara hosts BYU and Pacific travels to play San Francisco.

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