SANTA CLARA, Calif. | MJ Randolph set a new career-high with 31 points as the Rattlers dropped their second game in California, losing 80-66 to Santa Clara.

The Rattlers went into the half with a 40-34 point lead after going on a 7-5 run the final four minutes of the half. It only took the Broncos five and a half minutes to regain the lead, 46-45, as they went on a 12-3 run. From there, the Broncos never looked back, going on a 15-5 run to take an eleven-point lead. The Rattlers battled back, going on an 8-2 run to bring the game to five points, 63-58 with 7:15 left. Santa Clara would finish the game with a 17-8 run.

Team Leaders

Points - 31, MJ Randolph
Rebounds - 8, DJ Jones
Assists - 4, 2 Tied
Steals - 3, Kamron Reaves
Blocks - 1, DJ Jones

The Rattlers travel to Santa Barbara to play the Gauchos Sunday, December 19, at 10 p.m. Eastern for their final game in California.

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