SAN FRANCISCO (Interstat) — A surging Santa Clara squad looks to continue its push toward the postseason when it visits rival San Francisco in a West Coast Conference men’s basketball matchup Saturday at War Memorial Gymnasium. The Broncos (22-6) have won seven of their last eight games, with their only loss in that stretch a competitive 94-86 defeat to conference powerhouse Gonzaga on Feb. 14. They enter this contest firmly in the hunt for an at-large NCAA Tournament bid. The Dons (15-14), meanwhile, have struggled for consistency, dropping five of their last six, including a 59-80 home loss to Gonzaga on Wednesday. Santa Clara will rely on the hot hand of guard Allen Graves. The standout has averaged 16.4 points over his last seven games, including a 30-point outburst in a road win at Washington State on Feb. 7. In the teams’ first meeting this season, a 88-73 Santa Clara victory on Jan. 28, Graves contributed 11 points and three assists. San Francisco will counter with guard Tyrone Riley, who is coming off a team-high 16-point performance against Gonzaga. Riley was held to eight points in the prior loss at Santa Clara. The Dons will need a stronger defensive effort after allowing an average of 81.8 points during their recent 1-5 skid. The Broncos have dominated the recent series, winning the last four head-to-head meetings. Their offensive firepower, averaging 86.6 points over their last five games, presents a significant challenge for a San Francisco team that has been held under 70 points in three of its last four contests. For Santa Clara, this game is critical to maintain momentum before a key road test at Saint Mary’s next Wednesday. For San Francisco, it represents a final regular-season home opportunity to secure a winning record and build confidence before visiting Pacific on Feb. 28. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. PST Saturday.