Hayes scores 33 as San Diego takes down Portland 85-81
PORTLAND, Ore. -- — PJ Hayes scored 33 points as San Diego beat Portland 85-81 on Tuesday.
Hayes shot 9 for 15 (9 for 14 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free throw line for the Toreros (11-10, 1-5 West Coast Conference). Kevin Patton Jr. scored 14 points and added six rebounds. Wayne McKinney III was 3 of 5 shooting and 4 of 5 from the free throw line to finish with 11 points. The Toreros stopped a five-game losing streak with the win.
The Pilots (7-13, 1-4) were led in scoring by Tyler Robertson, who finished with 17 points, four assists and two steals. Portland also got 15 points from Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams. Chris Austin also recorded 14 points.
San Diego took the lead for good with 3 minutes left with a 3 from Hayes to make it 76-73.
The Toreros play next on Saturday on the road against Pepperdine. Portland visits Loyola Marymount on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ryan Holmes
- Nate Harris
- Matt Rafferty
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 6-0 | - | 16-3 |
| San Francisco | 6-2 | 1 | 16-5 |
| Washington State | 5-2 | 1.5 | 15-5 |
| Gonzaga | 5-2 | 1.5 | 14-6 |
| Santa Clara | 5-2 | 1.5 | 13-7 |
| Oregon State | 4-3 | 2.5 | 14-6 |
| Loyola Marymount | 3-4 | 3.5 | 11-8 |
| Pepperdine | 1-5 | 5 | 7-12 |
| Portland | 1-6 | 5.5 | 6-14 |
| Pacific | 1-6 | 5.5 | 6-15 |
| San Diego | 1-6 | 5.5 | 4-16 |
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