LAS VEGAS – After defeating No. 10 Pepperdine last night by a score of 74-67, the University of San Diego men's basketball team (15-15) sets its sights on No. 6 Portland (17-13).
 
The winner will move on to play No. 3 Santa Clara on ESPN2 at 9:30 PM Saturday.
 
WCC Tournament website - https://wccsports.com/tournaments/?id=81
 
Full game notes attached.
 
2022 WCC Basketball Tournament - Second Round
#7 San Diego Toreros (15-15)  • #6 Portland Pilots (17-13)
Friday, March 4, 2022 •  8:00 p.m. PT
Orleans Arena (9,500)  •  Las Vegas, NV
Watch  •  BYUtv, WCC Network, Bally Sports SoCal and San Diego | Listen: usdtoreros.com
Live Statistics • wccsports.com
 
LAST TIME OUT
Led by four in double figures, No. 7 San Diego defeated No. 10 Pepperdine in the first round of the WCC Tournament, 74-67. Redshirt senior Joey Calcaterra led all scorers with 20 points, including 6-of-9 from the field, 3-of-4 from beyond the arc, and 3-of-4 from the free throw line. Senior Marcellus Earlington stuffed the stat sheet with 13 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, two steals, and a block. Junior Yavuz Gultekin added 14 points (5-of-8 FG) and five rebounds in the win. Senior Jase Townsend scored 11 points, including a perfect 4-of-4 from the free throw line in addition to three assists and three steals.
 
SCOUTING THE PILOTS
Portland won six straight games before falling at Santa Clara in the regular season finale. All-WCC Second Team honoree Tyler Robertson led the Pilots with 15.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. All-WCC Honorable Mention Moses Wood contributed 14.1 points and 6.1 rebounds during the regular season.
 
ALL-TIME SERIES
USD leads the all-time series, 59-32. The teams split the regular season series, with each side taking the win at home.