SAN FRANCISCO — In a decisive match on Thursday, Malik Thomas showcased his scoring prowess with 23 points, leading San Francisco to a notable 71-58 victory over Pacific.

Thomas demonstrated his shooting skills, making 8 of 16 attempts from the field, which included a 2 for 7 performance from beyond the arc. Additionally, he was effective from the free-throw line, sinking 5 of 7 attempts. The Dons improved their record to 22-7 overall and 12-4 in the West Coast Conference. Tyrone Riley IV contributed significantly as well, recording 14 points on 4 of 8 shooting, coupled with a perfect 6 for 6 at the charity stripe. He also tallied an impressive 10 rebounds and four steals during the game. Marcus Williams added another 14 points to the team’s total, hitting 6 of 11 attempts from the floor and 2 of 5 from three-point range.

On the opposing side, the Tigers’ offensive efforts were led by Elijah Fisher, who scored 23 points. Kris Keinys also played well for Pacific, contributing 12 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Lamar Washington rounded out the scoring for the Tigers with 10 points, and he further contributed with six rebounds, five assists, and three steals.

Notably, Thomas came alive in the second half, netting 18 of his total points, which was crucial for San Francisco as they pulled away to secure the 13-point victory.