STOCKTON, Calif. – A career night by Pacific's Roberto Gallinat, who went for 41, was not enough as the University of San Francisco men's basketball team remains red hot, winning its third-straight game and fifth in last six games after defeating the host Tigers 84-74 on Thursday evening at the Alex G. Spanos Center.
USF (17-13, 9-8 WCC) had five players finish in double figures and was led by guard
Frankie Ferrari's career night. The reigning WCC Player of the Week recorded his first career double-double with 15 points and a career-high 13 assists. Ferrari was two assists shy of tying Chubby Cox and Orlando Smart for the single-game record.
Joining Ferrari in double figures was
Chase Foster with 13,
Jimbo Lull with 12,
Remu Raitanen and
Jordan Ratinho added 11 apiece. Foster, Ferrari, and Ratinho all hit three 3-point field goals as the Dons were sharp from long range. The Dons finished the game 13-for-29 from beyond the arc and were 7-for-13 after halftime.
In the paint, the Dons were equally active. Lull led the trio of
Matt McCarthy and
Nate Renfro with his career-high 12 points, McCarthy chipped in eight and Renfro had nine. The Dons scored 28 points in the paint on the evening.
Gallinat was one of two Tigers (14-16, 9-8 WCC) to finish in double figures. Jahlil Tripp scored 16. The Dons led the game for 35:48, but midway through the second half the Tigers took a three-point lead following a 3-point field goal by Gallinat. The game featured five ties and four lead changes, but the Dons were able to put the game away on free throws down the stretch.
COACHES QUOTE
GAME NOTES
- The 84 points ties the season-high scored against Portland on Dec. 30. The 51 points scored by USF in the second half is the most points scored by the Dons this season in any period.
- The Dons had five players finish in double figures for the second time this season. USF last had five players in double figures in the win against Nevada in Las Vegas on Dec. 23.
- The 13 3-point field goals made gives the Dons 250 made 3-point field goals on the year, which is second all-time in a single season. Surpassing the mark of 249 made by the 2012-13 team. Last season, the Dons set the single season mark with 299.
NEXT UP
The Dons will close out the regular season at home on Saturday when San Diego comes to town. The game is slated for a 7:05 p.m. tip. The Dons will pay tribute to senior
Chase Foster in a pre-game ceremony honoring the four-time letter winner. Tickets are available at
Dons Ticket Central.
