header image

[Sign Up Now] to Receive Our FREE Daily SCVTV-SCVNews Digest by E-Mail

Inside
Weather
Santa Clarita CA
Sunny
Sunny
74°F
 
Calendar
Today in
S.C.V. History
June 3
1855 - Ship leaves New York harbor bound for Tunis to acquire animals for the United States Camel Corps [story]
Camel Corps


NORTHRIDGE – Following finals week, CSUN Men’s Basketball returns to action Sunday afternoon, hosting Pacific on The Blacktop at The Matadome with tip-off slated for 3 p.m.

Coverage on the CSUN Sports Network presented by Dignity Health begins at 2:50 p.m. with Ghizal Hasan and Alan Zinsmeister on the call.

Fans who bring a new unwrapped toy for donation will receive free admission to the game.

The Matadors fell to San Diego last Sunday, 82-68, which snapped CSUN’s two-game winning streak. The Toreros used a late second-half run to take a 40-24 advantage into halftime. CSUN would trim the deficit to 13 points early in the second half before USD regained control and led the rest of the way.

Freshman Lamine Diane scored 19 points on 9-of-18 shooting to go with eight rebounds. Also scoring in double figures, sophomore Terrell Gomez tallied 13 points and dished out five assists while senior Blair Orr and freshman Michael Ou posted 10 points apiece.

Despite scoring below his season average, Diane still ranks in the Top 10 in the nation in points per game heading into the weekend. Diane is seventh in the country in points per game (24.8) while he is 12th in field goals made (84), 13th in rebounds per game (10.5) and 28th in double-doubles (4).

In the Big West, Diane leads the conference in points per game, rebounds per game, defensive rebounds per game (7.1) and blocks per game (2.1). Diane is third in the Big West in steals per game (1.9) and sixth in field goal percentage (49.7).

Gomez is also among the league leaders in points per game as he sits in fourth place (18.1). The sophomore guard is the league leader in minutes per game (37.6) while he is fifth in free throw percentage (84.4), sixth in assists per game (3.9) and eighth in 3-point percentage (41.2).

Elsewhere in the Matador backcourt, freshman Darius Brown II leads the Big West in steals per game and ranks second in assists per game (5.2).

As a team, the Matadors rank first in the Big West in several categories including points per game (77.9), field goals made per game (29.7), field goal percentage (47.2), assists per game (18.3) and steals per game (7.7).

The Matadors renew a past Big West rivalry with Pacific this weekend. In a series dating back to the 1971-72 season, the Tigers have won 24 of 30 all-time meetings. The teams have not met since Pacific left the Big West Conference in 2013 but the Tigers come into Sunday’s game on a four-game winning streak.

CSUN is 4-8 against the Tigers at The Matadome and looks to snap a five-game home losing streak. When both teams played in the Big West, the squads met five times in the conference tournament with the Tigers winning four of those games.

CSUN knocked off Pacific in the Big West Tournament finals in 2009 to advance to the NCAA Tournament.

A Closer Look at Pacific
The Tigers are 8-4 and come in with a three-game winning streak. Pacific has wins over Long Beach State (74-68) and UC Riverside (74-54) this season. Boasting a 6-1 record at home, the Tigers have dropped three of five games on the road.

The Tigers went 14-18 last season including 9-9 in West Coast Conference play, finishing tied for fourth place. Led by third-year head coach Damon Stoudamire, Pacific was picked to finish sixth in the WCC.

Sophomore Lafayette Dorsey leads the Tigers in scoring at 14.0 points per game and free throw percentage with a 95.8 clip. Also averaging in double figures, senior Roberto Gallinat is posting 13.5 points and shooting 39.6 percent from 3-point range.

On the glass, junior Jahlil Tripp is grabbing 6.8 rebounds per game to go with 11.1 points. Pacific is fourth in the nation in free throws made (211) and Dorsey is fifth in free throw percentage.

Comment On This Story
COMMENT POLICY: We welcome comments from individuals and businesses. All comments are moderated. Comments are subject to rejection if they are vulgar, combative, or in poor taste.
REAL NAMES ONLY: All posters must use their real individual or business name. This applies equally to Twitter account holders who use a nickname.

0 Comments

You can be the first one to leave a comment.

Leave a Comment


WATCH NOW
LOCAL SPORTS HEADLINES
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
CSUN's David Phillips, Jr. and Brianna Kelpis have been named to the 2023 Academic All-District Men's and Women's Track and Field teams, selected by College Sports Communicators.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
College of the Canyons standout forward Rebekah Brooks will be transferring to San Diego State University to continue her soccer career at the NCAA Division I level as an Aztec. 
Monday, May 29, 2023
The College of the Canyons women's volleyball program invites girls and boys ages 8-14 to participate in the 2023 COC Volleyball Camp, with registration now open for two sessions beginning in July.
Monday, May 29, 2023
Caleb Pouliot's win in the pole vault was the highlight of the final day of competition for The Master's at the 2023 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Track & Field Outdoor National Championships at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Ind.
Friday, May 26, 2023
In a thrilling finish, The Master's University's Davis Boggess out-kicked St. Mary's Emad Bashir-Mohammed to win the 10K title at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National Track & Field Outdoor Championships in Marion, Ind. on Wednesday, May 24.

Latest Additions to SCVNews.com
1855 - Ship leaves New York harbor bound for Tunis to acquire animals for the United States Camel Corps [story]
Camel Corps
The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will meet on Thursday, June 8 at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd. First Floor,  Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
June 8: Arts Commission Meets to Review Master Plan, Public Art
Raising the Curtain Foundation, through their Grand Ovation program, honored Jim Sudik and Paco Vela on Thursday, June 1 by naming the dressing rooms at the Newhall Family Theatre for the Performing Arts after the duo.
Sudik, Vela Honored by Raising the Curtain Foundation
The Santa Clarita Library's annual Summer Reading challenge will kick off on June 12. The event, sponsored by Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library, will boast the theme "Find Your Voice!"
June 12: Summer Reading Program Kicks Off
Join instructor Katie Pinto at Bouquet Canyon Park on Tuesday, June 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for a fun and interactive Hula Hoop class for adults and seniors.
June 20: Hula Hoop Yoga at Bouquet Canyon Park
The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission will meet June 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd. First Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
June 6: Planning Commission Hearings on Soccer Field, Warehouse
City Cinemas in the Park will screen the film "The Little Rascals" on June 23 at 8:30 p.m. The film will be shown in Newhall Park, 24923 Newhall Ave., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
June 23: ‘The Little Rascals’ Film at Newhall Park
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking artwork for an upcoming exhibit located in the First Floor Gallery of City Hall. This art exhibition is seeking artwork depicting the theme of "Pop Culture."
Call for Artists for Theme of Pop Culture
By now you have no doubt heard about the waste hauler transition coming to the city of Santa Clarita. Beginning July 1, all residents in our city will begin the process of switching over to Burrtec Waste Industries for their trash service.
Ken Striplin | Let’s Talk Trash!
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) successfully passed eight bills off the Assembly Floor, bringing her total number of bills now in the Senate to 11. Notably, more than half of her bills received bipartisan support.
Schiavo’s 11 Bills Advance Off Assembly Floor, Head to Senate
In collaboration with the Saugus Unified School District, the city of Santa Clarita is excited to announce playground construction plans for Northbridge Park. The project aims to provide recreational space for Charles Helmers Elementary School students and the surrounding Northbridge community. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer.
Northbridge Park Playground Enhancements
1945 - Local residents vote 432-2 to approve $300,000 bond measure to build SCV's first high school [story]
Hart High
The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Corps is excited to welcome the community to a free open house on Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at their local headquarters at 22935 Lyons Avenue.
June 3: Salvation Army Santa Clarita Corps Open House
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, issued the following statement Thursday regarding the decision by the State Water Resources Control Board to re-notice CEMEX’s application for a water right permit.
Wilk Releases Statement on CEMEX Permit Re-Notice
RICK Engineering Company, a multidisciplinary planning, design and engineering firm serving the western United States, has opened its 11th office in Santa Clarita.
RICK Engineering Takes Expansion to Santa Clarita
Can you believe it's already June? May was a whirlwind of excitement, laughter and a few mischievous moments.
Message from JCI Santa Clarita President Cindy Curtis
The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center Spotlight Series will feature an eclectic lineup of talented musicians and performers, as well as family-friendly programs as part of its Fall 2023 programming.
PAC Releases 2023 Fall Spotlight Series Lineup
Beginning Saturday, June 3, residents can once again board Santa Clarita Transit’s Summer Beach Bus to travel to Ventura Harbor on Saturdays and Sundays.
Santa Clarita Summer Beach Bus Returns June 3
For 25 years, one of the biggest hurdles standing between Daniel Andrade and a college degree was his math anxiety.
Veteran Earns COC Degree Despite Years of Struggle
Adding a powerful local voice to policies and decisions that directly affect residents, Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Marsha McLean has been tapped for leadership roles with the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments and Southern California Association of Governments.
McLean Tapped for Regional Leadership Roles
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, in partnership with the Association of California Water Agencies, is proud to announce that the first Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship has been awarded to Elizabeth Peña.
SCV Water Announces Gladbach Scholarship Recipient
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday 50 new cases and one new death from COVID-19 in the Santa Clarita Valley within the last week.
Weekly COVID-19 Roundup: Public Health Updates Response Plan
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted Thursday a Progress Pride Flag Raising Ceremony and reception at the California Department of Education to mark the first day of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month.
Pride Flag Flies for First Time at CDE Headquarters
SCVNews.com
%d bloggers like this: