Santa Clara ends 26-game run of futility vs. No. 23 Gonzaga

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Adama-Alpha Bal converted the decisive layup with 4.6 seconds left and host Santa Clara ended a 26-game losing streak against No. 23 Gonzaga with a 77-76 victory over the Bulldogs in West Coast Conference play on Thursday night.

Bal scored 17 points as Santa Clara defeated Gonzaga for the first time since Jan. 20, 2011. The Broncos (12-6, 3-0) are undefeated in WCC play after