LAS VEGAS — In a thrilling display at the West Coast Conference Tournament, San Diego triumphed over Pacific with an 81-77 win on Thursday. The Toreros were led by Tony Duckett, who showcased his prowess by scoring 21 points, including crucial free throws in the game’s dying moments.
Duckett was remarkably efficient, hitting 7 of 14 from the field and demonstrating accuracy from the free-throw line with 7 of 8 successful attempts. Supporting the charge, Kody Clouet added 20 points to San Diego’s tally. Clouet was exceptional from the line, securing all 9 free throws, and contributed significantly from beyond the arc, hitting 3 of his 5 three-point attempts.
Steven Jamerson II was instrumental as well, notching 18 points. His efforts included a stellar 7 out of 10 from field goals and a flawless 4 for 4 from the free-throw line. Jamerson also dominated defensively, amassing eight rebounds and three steals for San Diego, who now stand at a 6-26 record.
On the opposing side, Pacific’s Elias Ralph made his mark with 23 points and a noteworthy 11 rebounds. Lamar Washington provided a solid performance for the Tigers, adding 14 points, eight assists, and five steals. Petar Krivokapic contributed 13 points to Pacific, who ended the season with a 9-24 record.
The game saw San Diego chasing Pacific at halftime, trailing 39-33, with Duckett contributing ten points in the first half. Clouet turned up the heat post-interval, leading with 15 points in the second half to guide San Diego to victory.
The narrative of the match captures a riveting contest, highlighting San Diego’s resilience and the players’ individual brilliance in crucial game moments.
