San Francisco secured a solid 71-58 victory over Pacific on Thursday night, with Malik Thomas leading the charge by scoring 23 points.
Thomas had an impressive shooting night, making 8 of his 16 attempts from the field while connecting on 2 of 7 from beyond the arc. He also showed proficiency at the free-throw line, converting 5 of 7 attempts, contributing significantly to the Dons’ success. The win improves San Francisco’s record to 22 wins and 7 losses, with a solid 12-4 standing in the West Coast Conference.

Tyrone Riley IV was a key contributor to the team, adding 14 points on 4 of 8 shooting, and he was perfect from the charity stripe, making all 6 of his free throws. In addition to his scoring, Riley IV pulled down 10 rebounds and secured four steals, showcasing his all-around performance on both ends of the court. Marcus Williams also made his mark by scoring 14 points, shooting 6 for 11 from the field and 2 for 5 from the 3-point range.

On the other side, Pacific struggled but had standout performances, particularly from Elijah Fisher, who matched Thomas with 23 points. Kris Keinys added to the Tigers’ efforts with 12 points and 9 rebounds. Lamar Washington contributed with a well-rounded performance, totaling 10 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals.

Thomas was particularly impressive in the second half, scoring 18 points, which played a crucial role in San Francisco’s 13-point victory and solidified their position in the conference standings.