The San Diego Toreros, ranked 226th in the NET rankings, pulled off a stunning 13-point upset over the Portland Pilots, ranked 203rd, with a final score of 71-58. Juanse Gorosito led the charge for San Diego, scoring 19 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, and dishing out 5 assists. This win marks a significant upset, as San Diego was expected to struggle against the Pilots, but instead, they dominated the second half, outscoring Portland 44-27.
Juanse Gorosito's 19 Points Mark His 10th Double-Digit Scoring Performance of the Season
The game got off to a competitive start, with Portland taking a 31-27 lead into halftime. However, San Diego came out strong in the second half, going on a 10-2 run to take a 37-33 lead. The Toreros never looked back, extending their lead to as many as 18 points with 5:15 remaining. Portland struggled to find their rhythm, shooting just 36.4% from the field and 25% from three-point range. San Diego, on the other hand, shot 45.5% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range, with Gorosito and Toneari Lane combining for 33 points. The Toreros also outrebounded the Pilots 35-32, with Gavin Ripp grabbing 5 rebounds to go along with his 9 points and 5 assists.
Juanse Gorosito was the star of the show for San Diego, scoring 19 points on 7-12 shooting. He also added 5 rebounds and 5 assists, showcasing his all-around skills. Toneari Lane chipped in with 14 points, while Gavin Ripp added 9 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. For Portland, Dante Censori-Hercules led the way with 12 points and 8 rebounds, while James O'Donnell also scored 12 points. Joel Foxwell added 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome the strong performance from San Diego. The Pilots' top performers combined for 34 points, but they struggled to find consistent scoring throughout the game.
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The Toreros outshot the Pilots 45.5% to 36.4% from the field, and 38.5% to 25% from three-point range. San Diego also outrebounded Portland 35-32, with a rebounding margin of +3. The Toreros committed 12 turnovers, while the Pilots committed 15, resulting in a +3 turnover margin for San Diego. The Toreros' bench outscored the Pilots' bench 15-10, with San Diego's reserves shooting 50% from the field. The Pilots, on the other hand, struggled to find production from their bench, with their reserves shooting just 25% from the field.
The CHD Scout predicted a close game, with San Diego winning by just 0.7 points. However, the actual margin of victory was 13 points, with the Toreros dominating the second half. Despite the prediction being correct in terms of the winner, the margin of victory was significantly larger than expected. The CHD Scout missed the fact that San Diego would come out strong in the second half, outscoring Portland 44-27. The prediction also underestimated the impact of Juanse Gorosito, who scored 19 points and led the Toreros to victory.
This win is a significant boost to San Diego's resume, as it marks a Quadrant 4 win for the Toreros. Despite being ranked 226th in the NET rankings, San Diego was able to pull off an upset over a team ranked 203rd. This win could help San Diego move up in the rankings, potentially cracking the top 200. For Portland, this loss is a Quadrant 3 loss, which could hurt their chances of making a deep run in the tournament. The Pilots must regroup and refocus, as they look to bounce back from this tough loss. With a record of 12-15, Portland must win their remaining games to have a chance at making the tournament.
The San Diego Toreros want to build on this momentum as they face their next opponent, while the Portland Pilots will try to bounce back from this tough loss. San Diego's next game is scheduled for February 15th, while Portland's next game is on February 14th. Both teams must be focused and ready to go, as they look to make a push towards the tournament.