SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The Toreros (17-10, 11-5 WCC) shot 45 percent from deep, but a third quarter surge by Santa Clara (10-17, 4-12 WCC) led to a 78-66 loss on the road on Saturday afternoon.
 
San Diego had three players score in double figures, led by Sydney Hunter, who had 16 points and two steals. Leticia Soares added 13 points and six rebounds off the bench and Jordyn Edwards chipped in as well with 11 points.
 
The San Diego offense was productive from beyond the arc, making nine threes on 20 attempts. Patricia Brossmann was the most prolific shooter for the Toreros, draining three treys in the contest.
 
The San Diego defense was effective at taking away the basketball in Saturday's game, forcing 13 Santa Clara turnovers. Hunter's two steals led the way individually for the Toreros.
 
San Diego started off strong, putting together a 23-22 lead heading into the second quarter. The Toreros relied on their three-point shooting in the period, knocking down five shots to account for 15 of their 23 points.
 
Soares was a bright spot for the offense in the period shooting perfect from the field to help extend the lead to 39-36 going into the half. San Diego dominated in the paint, scoring 10 of its 16 points close to the basket.
 
The Broncos jumped on San Diego early in the third, creating a three-point lead with under six minutes to go in the quarter. The Toreros struggled offensively in the quarter shooting only 20 percent from the field as San Diego lost its advantage and trailed the Broncos 53-46 entering the fourth.
 
The Toreros couldn't pull any closer in the fourth, despite adding 20 points to the scoreboard. San Diego took advantage of its opportunities in the post in the period, scoring half of its points in the paint.
 
The Toreros are back in action on Thursday, when they'll take on LMU at home at 6 p.m. (PT).
 
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