RENO, Nev. — With conference play looming, the Santa Clara University women's basketball team continues to build up steam.
Sunday was another example, as even with a limited roster and playing at high altitude on the road, the Broncos earned their third straight victory by double-digits and their sixth in the last seven games, beating host Nevada, 66-56, at the Lawlor Events Center.
The Broncos (8-4) needed a spark on Sunday with their numbers trimmed a bit for their lone road game of the month. Tess Heal stepped up and gave it to them, bouncing back into the spotlight after averaging only 7.