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 | 0-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Oregon State | 0-0 | - | 8-2 |
| San Francisco | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Washington State | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Gonzaga | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Loyola Marymount | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Santa Clara | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Pepperdine | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Portland | 0-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Pacific | 0-0 | - | 5-9 |
| San Diego | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
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