San Francisco Dons Defeat Pacific Tigers 87-82
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · The Sobrato Center
San Francisco Dons 87, Pacific Tigers 82, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Pacific Tigers vs San Francisco Dons?
San Francisco Dons beat Pacific Tigers 87-82 at The Sobrato Center on January 31, 2026.
Who was favored in Pacific Tigers vs San Francisco Dons?
San Francisco Dons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -205 (about 67% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the San Francisco Dons emerged victorious against the Pacific Tigers with a final score of 87-82 at The Sobrato Center. This victory marks the Dons' third consecutive win against the Tigers, having previously defeated them 71-58 at home and 89-81 away during the 2025 season.
The Dons entered this game with a home record of 14-10 and were looking to break a two-game losing streak, having lost their last two games against the Santa Clara Broncos and Gonzaga Bulldogs. In their last ten games, the Dons have recorded a 5-5 record, averaging 73.0 points scored per game while allowing 72.3 points. Their recent form showed a slight improvement, with an average of 74.4 points scored and 75.6 points allowed in their last five games.
On the other hand, the Pacific Tigers came into the game with a record of 15-9, riding a three-game winning streak. They had shown strong form recently, with a 6-4 record in their last ten games, averaging 72.9 points scored and allowing 68.2 points. Their last five games were particularly impressive, as they averaged 71.4 points scored and only 64.8 points allowed.
The Dons have performed well at home this season, boasting a 3-1 home record in their last four games, while the Tigers have struggled on the road with a 1-4 away record in their last five games. This fixture was crucial for both teams as they aimed to solidify their standings in the league.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. The market had priced the Dons as 4.5-point favorites according to DraftKings, with a moneyline of -205 for the Dons and +170 for the Tigers. The total for the game was set at 138.5, with the over at -115 and the under at -105.
The game featured a series of tense moments, particularly in the second half, where the scoring plays highlighted the back-and-forth nature of the contest. Ryan Beasley made critical free throws late in the game, helping to secure the Dons' lead. Guillermo Diaz Graham contributed with a significant dunk that brought the score to 87-80, further solidifying the Dons' advantage.
Overall, this matchup showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with the Dons ultimately prevailing in a high-stakes environment. Fans witnessed a thrilling game that kept them on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SF -4.5 | 138.5 o -115 / u -105 | Pacific Tigers +170 · San Francisco Dons -205 |
Leaders
- PointsDavid Fuchs30San Francisco Dons
- AssistsRyan Beasley11San Francisco Dons
- ReboundsDavid Fuchs9San Francisco Dons
- PointsElias Ralph23Pacific Tigers
- AssistsKajus Kublickas7Pacific Tigers
- ReboundsIsaac Jack7Pacific Tigers
Recent form
San Francisco Dons
Last 10: 5-5Streak L273 scored · 72.3 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L73-88at Santa Clara BroncosJan 29
- L66-68at Gonzaga BulldogsJan 25
- W85-80vs Washington State CougarsJan 19
- L68-82vs Saint Mary's GaelsJan 14
- W80-60at Pepperdine WavesJan 11
- L82-84at Loyola Marymount LionsJan 9
- W73-68vs Portland PilotsJan 5
- W74-64vs San Diego TorerosJan 3
- L62-70at Oregon State BeaversDec 31
- W67-59at Seattle U RedhawksDec 29
Pacific Tigers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W372.9 scored · 68.2 allowed per game1-4 away
- W74-51vs Portland PilotsJan 29
- W56-54vs Seattle U RedhawksJan 25
- W81-64at Oregon State BeaversJan 17
- L69-85at Santa Clara BroncosJan 15
- W77-70vs San Diego TorerosJan 11
- L89-90at Portland PilotsJan 9
- W74-69vs Pepperdine WavesJan 5
- W84-53vs Oregon State BeaversJan 3
- L71-80at Loyola Marymount LionsDec 31
- L54-66at San Diego TorerosDec 28
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 31-4 | - | 16-2 |
| Saint Mary's | 27-6 | - | 16-2 |
| Santa Clara | 26-9 | 1 | 15-3 |
| Oregon State | 17-16 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Seattle U | 21-14 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Pacific | 18-15 | 8 | 8-10 |
| San Francisco | 17-16 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Washington State | 12-20 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Loyola Marymount | 15-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Portland | 15-19 | 10 | 6-12 |
| San Diego | 12-21 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Pepperdine | 9-23 | 12 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Pacific Tigers | San Francisco Dons |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30-59 | 30-61 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 8-17 | 8-22 |
| Three-point % | 47 | 36 |
| Free throws | 14-15 | 19-26 |
| Free throw % | 93 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 20 |
| Assists | 20 | 15 |
| Steals | 4 | 8 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 40 |
| Fouls | 22 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 7 | 86 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half48-57David Fuchs makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-58David Fuchs makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-58Elias Ralph makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kajus Kublickas assists)
- 2nd Half52-58Elias Ralph makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-58Elias Ralph makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-59David Fuchs makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-59Jaion Pitt makes layup (Justin Rochelin assists)
- 2nd Half55-62Legend Smiley makes 24-foot three point jumper (Junjie Wang assists)
- 2nd Half55-64David Fuchs makes layup
- 2nd Half57-64Kajus Kublickas makes layup
- 2nd Half58-64Kajus Kublickas makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half60-64Jaion Pitt makes layup (Justin Rochelin assists)
- 2nd Half60-65Ryan Beasley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-66Ryan Beasley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-66Justin Rochelin makes 23-foot three point jumper (Elias Ralph assists)
- 2nd Half63-68David Fuchs makes layup
- 2nd Half65-68Elias Ralph makes layup
- 2nd Half66-68Elias Ralph makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half66-70Ryan Beasley makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half66-71David Fuchs makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-72David Fuchs makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-72TJ Wainwright makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kajus Kublickas assists)
- 2nd Half69-74David Fuchs makes layup (Ryan Beasley assists)
- 2nd Half69-75Tyrone Riley IV makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-76Tyrone Riley IV makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-76Justin Rochelin makes 1-foot dunk (Kajus Kublickas assists)
- 2nd Half71-78Legend Smiley makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half73-78Justin Rochelin makes layup (Isaac Jack assists)
- 2nd Half73-80David Fuchs makes 2-foot dunk (Ryan Beasley assists)
- 2nd Half73-82Legend Smiley makes layup (Ryan Beasley assists)
- 2nd Half73-83Legend Smiley makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half76-83Elias Ralph makes 24-foot three point jumper (Isaac Jack assists)
- 2nd Half76-84Ryan Beasley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-85Ryan Beasley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-85Justin Rochelin makes layup (Kajus Kublickas assists)
- 2nd Half79-85TJ Wainwright makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-85TJ Wainwright makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-87Guillermo Diaz Graham makes 1-foot dunk (Ryan Beasley assists)
- 2nd Half81-87TJ Wainwright makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-87TJ Wainwright makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours San Francisco Dons, below favours Pacific Tigers.
Venue
- The Sobrato CenterSan Francisco, CA
- Attendance2102
- OfficialsRyan Holmes, Antinio Petty, Justin Shamion
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