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Santa Clara University (and the Ruff Riders)
Why We're Rivals
The Rivalry between Santa Clara University and San José State has more to do with the short proximity between both Universities above all else. In fact, according to Google Maps, the two universities lie only 4.4 miles apart (about 9 minutes).
The Rivalry Series Purpose
- The Rivalry Series was created in the fall of 2002 to build rivalry between Santa Clara University and San Jose State University in all sports
- To bring attention to college sports in the South Bay
- To provide a sense of pride between alumni in the Bay Area
- To increase attendance at sporting events between the two schools
- To build school spirit among each institution's student body
Point System
Santa Clara and San Jose State will compete in the following sports with the point total for each listed below. The winner of head-to-head matchups in each sport will receive three points for each win. Sports that are not equally funded with scholarships are worth two points each. In the sports of baseball and softball, the winner of the most games in head-to-head matchups will receive the points allocated for that sport. In the case of a tie in a season baseball or softball series, the points shall be distributed equally. In the sport of cross country, the winner of the annual Bronco Invitational shall receive the points for that sport. If both schools do not compete in the Bronco Invitational, the season head-to-head series winner will receive the points for cross country. Should the two teams meet in postseason play (e.g. NCAA Tournament), the winner shall receive one (1) additional point for that sport.
Schedule & Points Standings | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 | 2003-2004 | 2002-2003 |
| Points per Contest Based on Competition |
Sport |
Between Schools as Listed |
Women's Volleyball |
(3 pts) All Regular-Season Head-to-Head Matches |
Men's Soccer |
(3 pts) All Regular-Season Head-to-Head Matches |
Women's Soccer |
(3 pts) All Regular-Season Head-to-Head Matches |
Men's Cross Country |
(2 pt) Finish at Bronco Invitational# |
Women's Cross Country |
(2 pt) Finish at Bronco Invitational# |
Men's Basketball |
(3 pts) All Regular-Season Head-to-Head Games |
Women's Basketball |
(3 pts) All Regular-Season Head-to-Head Games |
Softball* |
(2 pt) Regular-Season Head-to-Head Season Series Winner |
Baseball* |
(3 pt) Regular-Season Head-to-Head Season Series Winner |
Men's Golf |
(2 pt) Regular-Season Head-to-Head Season Series Winner |
Women's Golf |
(2 pt) Regular-Season Head-to-Head Season Series Winner |
Women's Tennis |
(2 pt) All Regular-Season Head-to-Head Matches |
Women's Water Polo |
(2 pt) All Regular-Season Head-to-Head Matches |
*Baseball & Softball points are based on winner of multi-game season series
#In the event the Bronco Invitational is not conducted, points are based on the series winner of head-to-head meetings
Award
Each year at the conclusion of the final scheduled athletic event between the two institutions, the winner of that year's "Rivalry Series" will receive a rotating trophy bearing the inscription of the annual winners. The winning institution will retain possession of the trophy for a period of one (1) year, until the award presentation of the following year.
Promotion
The standings will be announced during each school's game broadcasts during SCU vs. SJSU competition as well as on coaches' shows, regular press releases and through promotional partners. Return to Rivalries Home
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