Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) and forward Ben Gregg (33) react after as Santa Clara Broncos center Christoph Tilly (13) celebrates after Santa Clara scored late to take the lead during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
NBA legend and Santa Clara Broncos alum Steve Nash signs autographs for young fans before the first half of a college basketball game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
NBA legend and Santa Clara Broncos alum Steve Nash reacts as he is honored during the first half of a college basketball game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
NBA legend and Santa Clara Broncos alum Steve Nash signs autographs for young fans before the first half of a college basketball game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) shoots over the Santa Clara Broncos during the first half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) runs into Santa Clara Broncos center Francisco Caffaro (10) on his way to the basket during the first half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) reacts to a call against his team during the first half of a college basketball game agaist the Santa Clara Broncos on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) looks for an opening against Santa Clara during the first half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) shoots against the Santa Clara Broncos during the first half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) and Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) try to contian Santa Clara Broncos guard Carlos Marshall Jr. (22) during the first half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) blocks a Santa Clara shot during the first half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) drives to the basket against the Santa Clara Broncos during the first half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) wrestles for the ball against Santa Clara Broncos forward Camaron Tongue (21) during the first half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Dusty Stromer (4) shoots against Santa Clara Broncos guard Tyeree Bryan (1) during the first half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) looks for a shot against Santa Clara Broncos forward Johnny O'Neil (14) during the first half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) reacts during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) looks for an opening against the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) shoots against Santa Clara Broncos forward Johnny O'Neil (14) during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Dusty Stromer (4) grabs a rebound against the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) gets tied up agianst the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) shoots the ball agianst the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Santa Clara Broncos guard Tyeree Bryan (1) reacts after hitting a three as Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Dusty Stromer (4) looks on during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) reacts heading into a timeout against the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) reacts to a foul call during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) shoots the ball against the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Santa Clara Broncos grab a rebound against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Santa Clara Broncos center Christoph Tilly (13) dunks the ball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) looks for an opening heading to the basket against the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) drives against the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) reacts during the second half of a college basketball game against Santa Clara on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few reacts during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) drives the ball against Santa Clara Broncos guard Brenton Knapper (0) during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) reacts during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) goes flying into the stands during the second half of a college basketball game against the Santa Clara Broncos on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) looks to pass against the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) reacts with Santa Clara Broncos guard Brenton Knapper (0) as the ball goes flying during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) shoots over Santa Clara Broncos guard Carlos Marshall Jr. (22) during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Santa Clara Broncos forward Johnny O'Neil (14) rebounds the ball against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) shoots the ball against the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few reacts during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) wrestles for a loose ball against Santa Clara Broncos guard Brenton Knapper (0) during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) shoots over Santa Clara Broncos forward Johnny O'Neil (14) during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few reacts during the second half of a college basketball game against the Santa Clara Broncos on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) reacts as Santa Clara Broncos fans cheer after a ball flew out of bounds during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) battles at the rim against the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) drives to the hoop against Santa Clara Broncos center Francisco Caffaro (10) during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) battles Santa Clara Broncos center Christoph Tilly (13) at the rim during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Santa Clara Broncos fans react as Gonzaga takes the lead during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) battles fora. loose ball agianst Santa Clara Broncos center Christoph Tilly (13) during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) reacts to a call against his team during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) drives to the basket against Santa Clara Broncos guard Brenton Knapper (0) during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76.3 (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) looks for an open shot against the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) reacts late during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) and Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) react to a foul call during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) leaps in attempt to block the shot of Santa Clara Broncos guard Adama Bal (4) during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Ball’s shot gave the Santa Clara Broncos the lead and Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) and forward Ben Gregg (33) react after as Santa Clara Broncos center Christoph Tilly (13) celebrates after Santa Clara scored late to take the lead during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few reacts heading into a timeout late during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Santa Clara Broncos guard Adama Bal (4) reacts before shooting a foul shot late during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) reacts as Santa Clara Broncos fans rush the floor after defeating the Bulldogs during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
The Santa Clara Broncos celebrate after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Santa Clara Broncos center Christoph Tilly (13) celebrates after the Broncos defeated Gonzaga during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Santa Clara Broncos fans rush the floor after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Santa Clara Broncos center Christoph Tilly (13) is mobbed by fans after the Broncos defeated Gonzaga during the first half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Santa Clara Broncos fans rush the floor after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Santa Clara Broncos fans rush the floor after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a college basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga lost the game 77-76. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga men basketball play Santa Clara on Thursday night.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – After last week’s home West Coast Conference sweep of Pepperdine and San Diego, Gonzaga coach Mark Few stressed the Bulldogs would need to bring their defense on the road, anticipating a tough environment and even tougher opponent Thursday night at Santa Clara.