SAN FRANCISCO — Malik Thomas contributed significantly to San Francisco’s victory over San Diego, scoring 17 points in an 81-69 game on Saturday.

Thomas recorded a shooting performance of 5 for 11 from the field, making 1 out of 4 attempts from beyond the arc, and managed to sink 6 out of 7 free-throw attempts. The Dons improved to a record of 17-6 overall and 7-3 in the West Coast Conference. Additionally, Tyrone Riley IV added 16 points, shooting 4 for 8, including 2 for 3 from three-point land, and successfully hitting 6 of his 8 free throws. Carlton Linguard also made a notable contribution with 13 points, connecting on 5 of 10 shots and 3 out of 7 from the three-point range.

For the Toreros, who now hold a record of 4-18 and 1-8 in conference play, Tony Duckett was the standout player, scoring 17 points. Joey Chammaa provided support with 12 points, while Deven Dahlke chipped in with 11 points. This defeat marked the eighth consecutive loss for the Toreros, highlighting their ongoing struggles this season.

San Francisco concluded the first half leading San Diego 32-28, with Linguard serving as the team’s high scorer before halftime, recording eight points. The Dons widened their advantage to 62-48 in the second half, driven by a decisive 9-0 run. Thomas took charge in the second half, scoring 14 points to help secure the victory for his team.