Santa Clara was dialed in from long range on Monday, knocking down seven 3-point baskets in a 55-33 non-league victory over visiting Santa Barbara.
Bryce Kilmer led the Saints, who had a 31-16 lead at halftime, with 15 points and four 3-pointers made.
Daniel Marshall scored a team-high nine points for the Dons, who also got seven points each from Andrew Adams and Aldo Martinez.
Santa Barbara, which falls to 1-18, hosts Ventura on Wednesday in its Channel League home opener.
SANTA CLARA 55, SANTA BARBARA 33
SANTA BARBARA – Mikles 2, Aronson 2, Madrigal 3, Marshall 9, Mankowksi 1, Adams 7, Martinez 7. Totals – 11FG , 9-20 FT, 33.
SANTA CLARA – Martinez 5, Craig 8, Jackson 4, de le Huerta 2, Randolph 8, Hull 2, Laubacher 7, Valdavois 4, Bryce Kilmer 15. Totals – 21 FG, 6-12 FT, 55.
Santa Barbara 10 6 7 10 – 33
Santa Clara 20 11 14 10 – 55
3-ptrs – SC 7 (Kilmer 4, Craig 2, Martinez ), SB 2 (Heddon, Marshall). Total Fouls – SB 13, SC 19.
