SANTA CLARA BRONCOS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University fields a women's basketball program that has built competitive depth within the West Coast Conference. The 15-player roster averaged 81.9 points per game this season while holding opponents to 67.0, a 14.9-point differential that reflects disciplined defensive schemes under coach Loree Payne. With a 20-7 overall record and a 9-3 home mark at Leavey Center, the Broncos demonstrated particular strength in their home conference play, establishing themselves as a consistent threat in the WCC standings.

Santa Clara's 11-4 road record showcases the program's ability to compete outside the confines of campus, a critical component for postseason success in mid-major college basketball. The Broncos' 4-4 conference record positions them amid a competitive West Coast Conference landscape where every possession matters in the chase for tournament positioning. Founded in 1851, the institution's 9,635-student body provides a manageable enrollment that keeps the athletic culture interconnected across campus life.

KEY FACTS

SchoolSanta Clara University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceWest Coast Conference
DivisionD1
LocationSanta Clara, California
VenueLeavey Center
Head CoachLoree Payne

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
24Reilly ClarkG
30Kylee FoxF
34Tyler Gildersleeve-StilesF
12Sophie GlanceyF
11Alana GoodchildF
6Sienna GriegerG
10Lauren GroverF
23Ashley HawkinsG
2Aniya HookerG
9Maia JonesG
20Delainey MillerG
3Kate SchatG
5Sara SchmerbachG
13Ava SchmidtF
4Maddy WarbergG

SEASON RECORD

24-10

Overall

13-3

Home

11-7

Away

7-6

Conference

80.2 PPG / 68.6 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Stanislaus State WarriorsW 108-52
Nov 7Stanford CardinalL 58-79
Nov 12Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersW 85-62
Nov 15Wyoming CowgirlsW 76-45
Nov 16Arizona State Sun DevilsL 77-82
Nov 19San Diego State AztecsW 72-47
Nov 23Fresno State BulldogsW 81-63
Nov 28Lindenwood LionsW 84-70
Nov 29Vermont CatamountsL 51-63
Dec 1Hawai'i Rainbow WahineW 76-57
Dec 6Simpson University (CA) Red HawksW 125-43
Dec 14Grand Canyon LopesW 91-72
Dec 21North Texas Mean GreenW 84-72
Dec 28San Diego TorerosW 68-46
Dec 31Seattle U RedhawksW 94-65
Jan 3Loyola Marymount LionsL 85-92
Jan 4Gonzaga BulldogsW 77-73
Jan 9San Francisco DonsW 77-67
Jan 10Washington State CougarsW 98-92
Jan 16Portland PilotsL 66-73
Jan 18Saint Mary's GaelsW 68-63
Jan 23Seattle U RedhawksW 93-59
Jan 30Washington State CougarsW 102-71
Jan 31Pepperdine WavesL 72-74
Feb 6Pacific TigersL 82-90
Feb 13Oregon State BeaversW 83-70
Feb 15Portland PilotsW 77-66
Feb 20Saint Mary's GaelsW 63-55
Feb 21Pepperdine WavesL 63-80
Feb 27Pacific TigersW 87-79
Feb 28San Francisco DonsW 90-82
Mar 8San Francisco DonsW 87-69
Mar 9Gonzaga BulldogsL 60-88
Mar 20California Golden BearsL 68-72

OTHER SPORTS AT SANTA CLARA

BaseballMen's BasketballMen's Cross CountryMen's GolfMen's TennisSoftballWomen's Cross CountryWomen's GolfWomen's SoccerWomen's Swimming & DivingWomen's TennisWomen's Volleyball

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Santa Clara Women's Basketball compete in?
Santa Clara Broncos Women's Basketball competes in the West Coast Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does Santa Clara play women's basketball home games?
Santa Clara Women's Basketball plays home games at Leavey Center in Santa Clara, CA.
Who is the head coach of Santa Clara Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Santa Clara Broncos Women's Basketball is Loree Payne.
When was Santa Clara Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Santa Clara Women's Basketball is not currently available.