Thomas scores 29 as San Francisco knocks off Mercyhurst 87-59
Junjie Wang skies for big flush
Junjie Wang skies for big flush
SAN FRANCISCO -- — Malik Thomas had 29 points in San Francisco's 87-59 victory against Mercyhurst on Sunday night.
Thomas also contributed four steals for the Dons (6-2). Carlton Linguard scored 14 points, going 5 of 7 and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line. Tyrone Riley IV had 13 points and went 5 of 8 from the field (1 for 4 from 3-point range).
Jeff Planutis led the way for the Lakers (5-5) with 19 points. Mercyhurst also got 14 points and four steals from Bernie Blunt. Shemar Rathan-Mayes also recorded 11 points.
Linguard scored nine points in the first half and San Francisco went into the break trailing 36-32. Thomas' 20-point second half helped San Francisco finish off the 28-point victory.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Roger Ayers
- Courtney Holmes
- Marques Pettigrew
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 4-0 | - | 8-11 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 2-1 | 1.5 | 6-12 |
| Central Connecticut | 2-2 | 2 | 11-6 |
| Stonehill | 2-2 | 2 | 10-9 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 2-2 | 2 | 7-11 |
| Wagner | 1-2 | 2.5 | 9-7 |
| Le Moyne | 1-2 | 2.5 | 6-12 |
| Chicago State | 1-2 | 2.5 | 1-17 |
| Mercyhurst | 1-3 | 3 | 7-12 |
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 5-0 | - | 15-3 |
| Gonzaga | 5-1 | 0.5 | 14-5 |
| San Francisco | 5-2 | 1 | 15-5 |
| Oregon State | 4-2 | 1.5 | 14-5 |
| Washington State | 4-2 | 1.5 | 14-5 |
| Santa Clara | 4-2 | 1.5 | 12-7 |
| Loyola Marymount | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-8 |
| Pepperdine | 1-4 | 4 | 7-11 |
| Portland | 1-5 | 4.5 | 6-13 |
| San Diego | 1-5 | 4.5 | 4-15 |
| Pacific | 1-6 | 5 | 6-15 |
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