The Lions have lost four of five, the win coming against lowly Pepperdine. Now they visit a Broncos team intent on avenging a 57-54 loss at Loyola Marymount on Jan. 17. The Broncos' top two scorers missed their last game, but guard Adama-Alpha Bal (13.7 ppg, 3.2 apg) will return from an illness and center Christoph Tilly (12.9 ppg, 4.8 rpg) is considered questionable. At 17-10, Santa Clara will be playing with urgency to keep its slim NCAA Tournament hopes alive. Outside of a home loss to WCC leader Saint Mary's, the Broncos' last four home games have resulted in blowout wins.