SAN DIEGO — The Toreros defeated the Santa Clara Broncos in an overtime thriller with a final score of 73-66. This remarkable victory concludes the regular season for San Diego. 

Sydney Hunter led the Toreros with 24 points, seven rebounds, and one steal. This was Hunter's second highest-scoring performance behind her career high of 29 points against Pacific on February 7, 2022. 

Another notable offensive performance on the Toreros came from Steph Gorman who shot 100% from the three-point line. This is the first time Gorman has achieved this career milestone. Gorman is on a shooting hot streak this season and is just 28 points away from closing in on 1,000 career points. 

On defense, San Diego collected 35 rebounds, 10 steals, and had three blocks. The Toreros also forced 21 turnovers on the Broncos. Steph Gorman led the Toreros in steals by snagging four from the Broncos. 

WHAT HAPPENED

• Kendall Bird won the tip-off to give San Diego the first possession. 
• San Diego outplayed Santa Clara on offense with six assists compared to three in the first quarter. 
• Erica Martinsen sinks a crucial three-pointer to put San Diego in the lead, 29-24 with five minutes left in the first half. 
• The Toreros outscored the Broncos 21 points to 14 in the second quarter. 
• San Diego leads 37-34 at halftime. 
• The Toreros shot 100% from the free-throw line in the third quarter. Jordyn Edwards and Laura Erikstrup went 2-2 at the line to lead the team. 
• The fourth quarter ended in a tie, 62-62, to force overtime. 
• Sydney Hunter forced a charge to start overtime play and shift the momentum in San Diego's favor. 
• Steph Gorman hit a clutch three-pointer to secure the lead, 69-64.
• Jordyn Edwards and Sydney Hunter went 2-2 at the free throw line with 24 seconds left to solidify the lead, 73-66.

TORERO TIDBITS

• Steph Gorman shot 100% from the three-point line, going 3-3. This is the first time in her career that she has achieved this shooting percentage.

LOOKING AHEAD
The Toreros look ahead to the WCC tournament beginning on Thursday, March 3 through Tuesday, March 8. The time and date of the Toreros' first game is dependent on their final seating in the WCC conference. Stay tuned for more information.