For the first time this season, Santa Clara will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will take on the Laguna Blanca Owls at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Santa Clara has given up an average of 58 points per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Santa Clara is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Oaks Christian on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Saints were beaten by the Lions 67-38. The game marked the Saints' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Despite their loss, Santa Clara saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jj Ward, who went 7-for-16 en route to 18 points and six rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Dj Hughes, who posted 11 points.
Meanwhile, Laguna Blanca was not able to break out of their rough patch back in November as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 57-52 heartbreaker at the hands of Providence.
Santa Clara's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Laguna Blanca, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
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