Saint Mary's forward Dan Fotu, right, is defended by Santa Clara forward Parker Braun (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Santa Clara forward Keshawn Justice (14) takes a 3-point shot against Saint Mary's during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Saint Mary's center Mitchell Saxen (10) shoots over Santa Clara guard Giordan Williams (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Saint Mary's guard Logan Johnson (0) drives to the basket past Santa Clara guard PJ Pipes (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Saint Mary's guard Logan Johnson, right, shoots over Santa Clara guard PJ Pipes (2) and center Jaden Bediako (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Saint Mary's guard Alex Ducas (44) drives to the basket around Santa Clara forward Josip Vrankic during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Saint Mary's guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) drives against Santa Clara during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Saint Mary's forward Dan Fotu (42) shoots against Santa Clara during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/John Hefti)