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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|---|---|---|---|
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| Mercyhurst | 9-7 | 5 | 15-16 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 8-8 | 6 | 15-17 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 17-1 | - | 28-4 |
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| San Francisco | 13-5 | 4 | 24-9 |
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