Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Santa Clara Broncos vs California Golden Bears

Preview · updated September 9, 2026 · 2025–26 season

Santa Clara Broncos

Broncos

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— home · — away

1st in wcc

Head coach Erin Lindsey

California Golden Bears

Golden Bears

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— home · — away

1st in acc

Head coach Jen Malcom

Storylines

Revenge angle — CAL won the last meeting by 3; SCU wants an answer.
Series edge — CAL owns the recent series 2-1.

Stakes1st in wcc

Players to watch

SCU

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CAL

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Team comparison · per game

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Series & head-to-head

Series (ESPN era)CAL leads series 2-1 (since 2006-07)

Last meetingSep 19, 2024: CAL 3 — SCU 0 (W: CAL)

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