SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Jock Landale had 20 points and 11 rebounds and No. 21 Saint Mary's held off a late charge by Santa Clara for a 72-59 victory Saturday night.
The Gaels (19-2, 9-1 West Coast Conference) won their fourth straight game and beat Santa Clara for the 14th time in their past 16 meetings.
Emmett Naar added 15 points and nine assists for Saint Mary's, which led 53-37 with 10 minutes left before the Broncos rallied within 55-50 with six minutes remaining. The Gaels made 11 of 12 free throws in the final five minutes to secure the victory.