SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The wait is over! Santa Clara men's basketball returns to the hardwood this Monday, Nov. 7, to take on Eastern Washington in the Broncos' first of 18 home games on the 2022-23 schedule. The game tips off at 7:00 p.m. PT and will serve as the back end of a doubleheader with the women's team, who plays UC Santa Barbara at 4:00 p.m. 

THE MATCHUP
Santa Clara (0-0) vs. Eastern Washington (0-0)

SERIES HISTORY
Santa Clara leads 5-2. 

GAME INFO
When: Monday, Nov. 7 • 7 p.m.
Where: Leavey Center
Video: WCC Network
Audio: TuneIn (Subscription) | KDOW 1220 AM
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Tickets: Click here
Game Notes: Santa Clara | Eastern Washington

SEASON PREVIEW

"I don't want to sit here today and put any taps or limitations on this team. I'm really excited about their possibilities." #StampedeAhead pic.twitter.com/thx0y3uppJ

— Santa Clara Men's Basketball (@SantaClaraHoops) November 1, 2022

NOTES

• The Broncos are playing the first of 18 games at home, which includes a stretch of nine-straight home contests in the month of November. Santa Clara opens with back-to-back home games before heading to Utah State and then the Bahamas for the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship.
• Santa Clara is coming off one of their most successful seasons in recent history. The Broncos finished third in the WCC with a 10-5 record - their best finish in conference play since 2006-07, and were 21-12 overall giving SCU their most wins of the Sendek Era and the most for the program since 2012-13. 
• The Broncos were selected to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) - their first postseason tournament appearance since 1996. 
• Other highlights from last season include the Broncos' landmark victories over No. 22 Saint Mary's and BYU. 
• The Broncos roster features a nice mix of new and old faces. Keshawn Justice, a preseason All-WCC selection, is back for year No. 5 with the program after leading the team in rebounding (6.7) and double-doubles (8), and was sixth in the WCC in 3-point shooting at 42.3 percent. Big men Jaden Bediako and Parker Braun also return for their senior seasons. Each had a significant impact on last season's success with Bediako filling in for an injured Josip Vrankic to start seven games at forward, and Braun starting 32-of-33 games at center. Also returning are guards Carlos Stewart (33 appearances) and Giordan Williams (33 appearances), and forwards Jacob Holt (21 appearances) and Camaron Tongue (19 appearances).
• SCU signed five newcomers, including transfers Brandin Podziemski (Illinois) and Carlos Marshall, Jr. (Tennessee State), and three freshmen (Kosy Akametu, Jake Ensminger and Christoph Tilly). Brenton Knapper, who redshirted last season, is also set to make his collegiate debut this year.
• For the first time in program history, Santa Clara has a pair of Gatorade State Players of the Year on their current roster - sophomores Carlos Stewart (Louisiana) and Brandin Podziemski (Wisconsin).
• Like many teams, Santa Clara took advantage of the offseason by going on an overseas excursion for a 10-day trip full of team bonding, sightseeing and basketball. The Broncos had extended stays in the cities of Madrid and Barcelona, Spain, as well as Paris, France. Santa Clara played a game in each city, finishing with a 2-1 record. SCU defeated Baloncesto Estudiantes, 77-63, in Madrid and took down Joventut, 65-57, in Barcelona before falling to the tremendously talented Paris Basketball, 122-88. 

HOW TO WATCH ON THE WCC NETWORK
All Santa Clara home games and West Coast Conference contests not shown on a national platform (ESPN, CBS Sports Network or BYUtv) will be streamed through the WCC Network. Local blackout restrictions apply on WCC Network for regional TV broadcasts. All events that are not selected for a Stadium Plus broadcast or a national outlet, can be viewed on the following platforms:

• WCCsports.com
• Roku
• Android Device
• iOS Device: Mobile • tvOS
• FireTV

Anthony Passarelli will serve as the play-by-play voice on all WCC Network home games. He will be joined on Monday by former Bronco Henry Caruso, making his broadcasting debut as Passarelli's color commentator. 

HOW TO LISTEN
All home games and road contests can be heard on the TuneIn app (subscription required), while a majority of the games can be heard on KDOW-AM 1220. Anthony Passarelli (play-by-play) calls the action in his 16th season as Voice of the Broncos. He will be joined by Caruso as color commentator for Monday's game against the Eagles. 

TICKET INFORMATION
Season, mini plans and group ticket options are available for Bronco Basketball! Follow this link to secure your tickets today! Additionally, you can call the Broncos ticket office (408-554-4660) or email them at broncostickets@scu.edu.

PARKING
Parking is $10 in the main campus parking structure, which is located on Palm Drive through the main campus entrance (500 El Camino Drive). The Leavey Center parking lot is reserved for season-ticket holders. Click here for a campus map and parking restrictions.

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