Pacific routs NAIA Pacific Union 86-48
STOCKTON, Calif. -- Amari McCray scored 12 points on Thursday night and Pacific never trailed after the opening minutes in an 86-48 win over NAIA Pacific Union.
Austin Vereen's 3-pointer with 17:38 left in the first half gave the Tigers (3-2) the lead for good at 10-9 and sparked a 15-0 run. Pacific led by double digits the rest of the way.
Vereen and Jahlil Tripp added 11 points each and Broc Finstuen scored 10 for Pacific. Vereen's 11 points were a career high. He made all four of his shots, including three 3-pointers.
The Tigers led by 29 points late in the first half and had their largest lead at 83-42 on Jahbril Price-Noel's free throw with 4:47 left in the game.
Tim Ford had nine points to lead the Pioneers, who were outrebounded 48-19.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kelly Self
- Tony Padilla
- Deldre Carr
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Gonzaga | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Saint Mary's | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| San Francisco | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Washington State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Pacific | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Loyola Marymount | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Pepperdine | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Portland | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| San Diego | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Santa Clara | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
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