
Santa Clara Broncos

North Texas Mean Green
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DENTON, Texas (Interstat) — A surging Santa Clara women’s basketball team, led by the hot hand of forward Sophie Glancey, visits North Texas on Sunday looking to extend its winning streak. The Broncos (9-3) have won four straight, including a dominant 91-72 road victory at Grand Canyon on Dec. 14. They will face a Mean Green squad (6-5) seeking to rebound from a narrow 74-73 home loss to Oral Roberts on Thursday. Tipoff is set for Sunday at North Texas Coliseum. Santa Clara’s offense has been potent during its streak, averaging 83 points per game over the last four contests. The focal point is Glancey, who is coming off a career-high 29-point, 8-rebound performance against Grand Canyon. Over her last five games, the forward is averaging 18.2 points and has recorded two games with five or more blocks, showcasing her two-way impact. North Texas will counter with guard Tiffany Hammond, who leads the team in assists. Hammond is coming off a 12-point, 5-assist effort in the loss to Oral Roberts. The Mean Green’s season has been marked by inconsistency, with their six wins coming against teams with a combined record of 18-48, while their five losses have been by an average of 14.6 points. The Broncos have shown they can win on the road, boasting a 4-2 record away from home this season. Their defense, which forces an average of 18.7 turnovers per game, will test a North Texas offense that has struggled against higher-level competition. For the Mean Green, protecting home court is paramount before embarking on a two-game road trip to Florida. Containing Glancey and slowing Santa Clara’s transition game will be key if they hope to hand the Broncos their first loss since Nov. 29. This nonconference matchup is the first-ever meeting between the two programs.