Broncos' Thrilling Tournament Run Falls Short

0:00On March 20th, Santa Clara's men's basketball team made a thrilling run in the NCAA tournament, but fell short in the first round, losing. 89-84 in overtime to seven-seated Kentucky. The 10th-seated Broncos put up a fight in a game full of twists, with 20 lead changes in 12 ties, marking their first tournament appearance. In 30 years, under head coach Herb Sendeck. Coach Sendeck sparked some debate after the game, insisting he clearly called a timeout right before Kentucky's inbound play that led to a. Buzzer beating three-pointer tying things at 73 and forcing overtime, though officials missed the signal. Elijah Mahi top-scoring for Santa Clara with 20 points, while Allen Graves added 17 points in seven rebounds and three other Broncos. Hit double figures to keep it close. The team tied a program record for most wins this season, and gave fans a ride to remember on college basketball's biggest stage, proving their back as a force.