San Francisco emerged victorious against Loyola Marymount with a score of 70-55 in their West Coast Conference opener on Saturday evening.
Malik Thomas was instrumental for the Dons, contributing 19 points and securing seven rebounds in the match.
Additionally, Marcus Williams added 16 points, showcasing his shooting skills by going 6 for 12 from the field and making 4 out of 8 attempts from three-point range.
Junjie Wang also made a notable impact, finishing with 10 points after hitting 4 of 11 shots, including 2 out of 8 from beyond the arc.

For Loyola Marymount, Jevon Porter was the standout performer, scoring 22 points.
Myron Amey Jr. chipped in with 10 points, while Alex Merkviladze covered the boards with six rebounds and added nine points.
This defeat snapped a five-game winning streak for the Lions, marking a challenging turn in their season.

San Francisco established an early advantage with a decisive 10-0 run during the first half, ultimately leading by eight points at one stage.
They went into halftime holding a 31-25 lead, with Wang leading the Dons’ scoring at that point.
The defining moment for San Francisco came when Thomas hit a three-pointer 15:45 into the second half, securing the lead for good.
The Dons went on to outscore Loyola Marymount by nine points in the final half of play.

Looking ahead, both teams have games scheduled for Monday, with San Francisco set to face Santa Clara at home, while Loyola Marymount will hit the road to take on Washington State.