MORAGA, Calif. - Santa Clara was unable to complete a five-set comeback victory on the road, falling to Saint Mary's 25-21, 25-17, 23-25, 17-25, 15-12 on Tuesday.
Chandler Cowell had 13 kills, Elena Baka registered a double-double (12 kills/13 digs) and Kristen Erland tallied 12 kills for the Gaels (7-5, 1-2) in the West Coast Conference matchup.
Michelle Shaffer had 19 kills and Julia Sangiacomo chipped in 16 for the Broncos (4-9, 0-3) who were outhit only .201 to .197 and held a 14.0 to 8.0 in total team blocks.
Santa Clara had the momentum heading into the fifth set, but the Gales posted the first three points.