SAN FRANCISCO — In a competitive matchup on Thursday, Malik Thomas contributed significantly to San Francisco’s victory over Portland with 19 points, leading to an 81-72 scoreline.

Thomas demonstrated his shooting skills, connecting on 5 of 12 attempts from the floor, which included sinking 2 of 4 shots from beyond the arc. Additionally, he was flawless at the free-throw line, hitting all 7 attempts, helping the Dons improve their record to 14-4 overall and 4-1 in the West Coast Conference.

Marcus Williams also played a crucial role for San Francisco, scoring 17 points with an impressive shooting percentage of 66.7%, making 8 of 12 attempts. Although he struggled slightly with his long-range shooting, hitting just 1 of 4 from three-point land, he made his presence known on defense, contributing three steals. Carlton Linguard and Junjie Wang both chipped in with 14 points, solidifying the team’s strong offensive performance.

On the other side of the court, the Pilots, now standing at 5-13 and 0-5 in conference play, were spearheaded by Max Mackinnon, who scored an impressive 28 points while also collecting two steals. Austin Rapp added depth to Portland’s offense, scoring 19 points and securing eight rebounds, while Chris Austin supported the effort with 12 points and six rebounds.

Looking ahead, San Francisco is set to face Santa Clara on Saturday in an away game, while Portland will host Pacific next Thursday as they aim to secure their first conference win.

In conclusion, the game highlighted the dynamic performance of both squads, with San Francisco continuing to push for a strong season and Portland looking to turn their fortunes around in upcoming matchups.