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Santa Clara’s up-and-down season continues. Early conquerors of North Carolina, the Broncos never led and lost at home Tuesday night to Central Connecticut State, which until then hadn’t beaten a team with a winning record. “It’s been a total downfall,” said senior Doron Perkins. … Portland guard Pooh Jeter is averaging 22.8 points and 4.0 assists and shooting 51 percent from the field in the Pilots’ six road games. … San Diego has given up 58.7 points per game in its seven wins but 82.6 in its five losses. … Gonzaga forward J.P. Batista is 15 of 19 from the field in his last four games. … Glen McGowan was Most Valuable Player of the Golden Bear Classic after scoring 47 points in two games, but his Pepperdine team lost the title game to host California at the buzzer. … San Francisco’s seven-game winning streak – five coming at home – is its longest since a run of 12 during the 1999-2000 season. … Four players – San Francisco’s John Cox (eighth), Pepperdine’s McGowan (20th), and Gonzaga’s Ronny Turiaf (21st) and Adam Morrison (23rd) – rank among the nation’s top 25 scorers.