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FILE - In this April 4, 1983, file photo, North Carolina State coach Jim Valvano, center with fist raised, celebrates after the team's win over Houston to win the NCAA men's college basketball tournament championship in Albuquerque, N.M. Forty years ago as a teenager, North Carolina State's athletic director Boo Corrigan was there to see the Wolfpack finish off one of college basketball's most electric and unexpected runs, win the national title and officially embed the word “Cinderella” into the NCAA Tournament playbook. (AP Photo, File)
NC State looks for another surprise, 40 years later

By Eddie Pells Mar. 16, 2023 05:59 PM EDT

Gonzaga guards Nolan Hickman, left, Hunter Sallis, center, and Santa Clara guard Brandin Podziemski go after the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won 88-70. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Santa Clara Broncos at Gonzaga Bulldogs 2/2/2023

Feb. 03, 2023 01:26 AM EST

Gonzaga guards Nolan Hickman, left, Hunter Sallis, center, and Santa Clara guard Brandin Podziemski go after the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won 88-70. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Timme reaches 2,000 points, No. 12 Gonzaga tops Santa Clara

By Tommy Conmy Feb. 03, 2023 01:24 AM EST

Loyola Marymount forward Michael Graham (21) grabs a rebound between Gonzaga guards Malachi Smith (13) and Nolan Hickman (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Loyola Marymount ends No. 6 Gonzaga's 75-game home streak

By Tommy Conmy Jan. 20, 2023 12:25 AM EST

Podziemski powers Santa Clara to 86-76 victory over Iona

Nov. 27, 2022 02:40 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brandin Podziemski finished with 27 points and nine rebounds to propel Santa Clara to an 86-76 victory over Iona in the Las Vegas Classic on...

Hendricks, UCF beat Santa Clara 57-50, win Baha Mar Bahamas

Nov. 20, 2022 11:22 PM EST
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Taylor Hendricks scored 19 points as UCF beat Santa Clara 57-50 on Sunday night to win the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas. Hendricks was...

Podziemski leads Santa Clara over DePaul 69-61

Nov. 19, 2022 01:36 AM EST
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Brandin Podziemski had 21 points and 12 rebounds as Santa Clara beat DePaul 69-61 on Friday. Podziemski also contributed three...

Funk fuels Utah State's 96-74 romp over Santa Clara

Nov. 15, 2022 12:58 AM EST
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Taylor Funk had 22 points and 11 rebounds in Utah State’s 96-74 win over Santa Clara on Monday night. Funk added five steals for the...

Podziemski powers Santa Clara over Georgia Southern 78-62

Nov. 11, 2022 01:16 AM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brandin Podziemski’s 34 points led Santa Clara over Georgia Southern 78-62 on Thursday night. Podziemski had 11 rebounds for...

Podziemski scores 30 to lead Santa Clara past EWU 84-72

Nov. 08, 2022 02:48 AM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brandin Podziemski’s 30 points led Santa Clara over Eastern Washington 84-72 in a season opener on Monday night. Podziemski...

St. Mary's center Mitchell Saxen (10) shoots against Santa Clara center Jaden Bediako (12) while forward Josip Vrankic (13) falls behind and guard PJ Pipes (2) watches the ball during the first half of an NCAA semifinal college basketball game at the West Coast Conference tournament Monday, March 7, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
No. 17 Saint Mary's holds off Santa Clara 75-72 in WCC

By John Marshall Mar. 08, 2022 01:54 AM EST

St. Mary’s guard St. Mary’s guard Tommy Kuhse (12) shoots against Santa Clara forward Parker Braun (23) during the first half of an NCAA semifinal college basketball game at the West Coast Conference tournament Monday, March 7, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Santa Clara Broncos at Saint Mary's Gaels 3/7/2022

Mar. 08, 2022 12:54 AM EST

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few watches San Francisco huddle as referees review a play during the first half of an NCAA semifinal college basketball game at the West Coast Conference tournament Monday, March 7, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Saint Mary's Gaels at Gonzaga Bulldogs 3/8/2022

Mar. 07, 2022 10:24 PM EST

Williams helps Santa Clara oust Portland in WCC tourney

Mar. 06, 2022 03:31 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jalen Williams had 24 points and five assists as Santa Clara raced past Portland 91-67 in the quarterfinals of the West Coast Conference tournament...

Williams lifts Santa Clara over Pepperdine 89-73

Feb. 25, 2022 12:14 AM EST
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Williams had 25 points as Santa Clara defeated Pepperdine 89-73 on Thursday night. Giordan Williams had 15 points for the...

Gonzaga guard Rasir Bolton (45) shoots while defended by Santa Clara guard Jalen Williams (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 1 Gonzaga wins 10th straight WCC regular-season title

By Nicholas K. Geranios Feb. 19, 2022 11:10 PM EST

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme goes up for a dunk during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Santa Clara, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Santa Clara Broncos at Gonzaga Bulldogs 2/19/2022

Feb. 19, 2022 09:48 PM EST

Saint Mary's forward Dan Fotu, right, is defended by Santa Clara forward Parker Braun (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Santa Clara beats No. 22 Saint Mary’s 77-72

By Ben Ross Feb. 09, 2022 01:18 AM EST

Saint Mary's guard Alex Ducas (44) drives to the basket around Santa Clara forward Josip Vrankic during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Saint Mary's Gaels at Santa Clara Broncos 2/8/2022

Feb. 08, 2022 11:22 PM EST

Bouyea carries San Francisco over Santa Clara 88-85

Jan. 29, 2022 10:00 PM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jamaree Bouyea scored 25 points and Yauhen Massalski had 17 points and 16 rebounds and San Francisco beat Santa Clara 88-85 on Saturday. ...