Santa Clara plays slow and methodical with a well below average offense but an average defense that is improving. The Broncos are 9-4 under against their conference foes. San Francisco's Kyle Smith preaches defense and it has been the key to success for this program, however he has had his best offensive team this year. Herb Sendek will try to frustrate the Dons with slowdown offense and his defense has allowed just 65 ppg over their last six.