Ford carries Saint Mary’s (Cal) over Santa Clara 66-55

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Jordan Ford had 23 points as Saint Mary’s beat Santa Clara 66-55 on Thursday night.

Malik Fitts had 16 points for Saint Mary’s (16-10, 7-4 West Coast Conference). Tanner Krebs added 13 points. Jordan Hunter had 4 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks for the visitors.

Tahj Eaddy had 13 points for the Broncos (13-13, 5-7). Trey Wertz added 11 points. Josh Martin had eight rebounds.

The Gaels improve to 2-0 against the Broncos for the season. Saint Mary’s defeated Santa Clara 75-55 on Jan. 17. Saint Mary’s matches up against Pepperdine at home on Saturday. Santa Clara plays Pacific at home on Saturday.

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