San Francisco Dons Edge Portland Pilots 73-68
Sunday, January 4, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · The Sobrato Center
San Francisco Dons 73, Portland Pilots 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Portland Pilots vs San Francisco Dons?
San Francisco Dons beat Portland Pilots 73-68 at The Sobrato Center on January 4, 2026.
Who was favored in Portland Pilots vs San Francisco Dons?
San Francisco Dons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -900 (about 90% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the San Francisco Dons triumphed over the Portland Pilots with a final score of 73-68 at The Sobrato Center. This game showcased the Dons' ability to secure a win at home, improving their record to 12-6, while the Pilots fell to 7-11 on the season. The Dons had entered this game with a recent upturn in form, winning their last match against the San Diego Toreros 74-64, and had a 5-5 record over their last ten games, averaging 71.9 points scored and allowing 70.0 points per game. In contrast, the Pilots were struggling, having lost their last five games and holding a record of 3-7 over their last ten, with an average of 75.7 points scored but a concerning 81.8 points allowed.
The home team, San Francisco, had a solid home record of 4-1 in their last five games, while Portland's away struggles were evident, as they had lost all four of their last away games. The Dons had previously faced the Pilots earlier in the season, winning that encounter 81-72, which added to the anticipation of this rematch.
In terms of injuries, no specific players were mentioned in the provided facts, suggesting that both teams were fielding their available rosters. The betting lines from DraftKings indicated a strong expectation for the Dons, with a spread of -11.5 and a moneyline of -900 for San Francisco, compared to +600 for Portland. The total was set at 147.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.
The game conditions appeared favorable for both teams, contributing to an engaging atmosphere at The Sobrato Center. As the game unfolded, the scoring plays highlighted the tension, with key moments including a layup by Cameron Williams that brought the score to 69-63 in favor of the Dons, followed by free throws from David Fuchs that extended the lead to 70-63. The Pilots fought back with a three-pointer from Joel Foxwell, narrowing the gap to 70-66. However, the Dons maintained their composure, with Veniamin Abosi and Guillermo Diaz Graham converting crucial free throws in the closing moments to secure the victory.
Overall, the Dons' ability to hold off the Pilots despite their recent struggles was a testament to their resilience at home. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on this game, with the Dons aiming to solidify their position in the standings and the Pilots seeking to break their losing streak.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SF -11.5 | 147.5 o -108 / u -112 | Portland Pilots +600 · San Francisco Dons -900 |
Leaders
- PointsVeniamin Abosi16San Francisco Dons
- AssistsRyan Beasley4San Francisco Dons
- ReboundsDavid Fuchs10San Francisco Dons
- PointsCameron Williams21Portland Pilots
- AssistsJoel Foxwell6Portland Pilots
- ReboundsCameron Williams6Portland Pilots
Recent form
San Francisco Dons
Last 10: 5-5Streak W171.9 scored · 70 allowed per game3-1 at home
- W74-64vs San Diego TorerosJan 3
- L62-70at Oregon State BeaversDec 31
- W67-59at Seattle U RedhawksDec 29
- W94-64vs Morgan State BearsDec 21
- W85-71vs Loyola Chicago RamblersDec 18
- L75-85at Saint Louis BillikensDec 14
- W65-62at Mississippi State BulldogsDec 7
- L63-65vs North Alabama LionsDec 4
- L65-81at Nevada Wolf PackNov 28
- L69-79at Colorado BuffaloesNov 27
Portland Pilots
Last 10: 3-7Streak L575.7 scored · 81.8 allowed per game0-4 away
- L57-78at Saint Mary's GaelsJan 3
- L85-92vs Santa Clara BroncosDec 31
- L62-67vs Washington State CougarsDec 28
- L61-79at UC Santa Barbara GauchosDec 22
- L69-94at Oregon DucksDec 18
- W88-78vs Kent State Golden FlashesDec 14
- W104-87vs Lewis & Clark River OttersDec 6
- L72-94at Stanford CardinalDec 2
- W93-73vs Long Beach State BeachNov 27
- L66-76vs St. Thomas TommiesNov 23
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 | Portland Pilots | San Francisco Dons |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-51 | 22-58 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 5-23 | 8-24 |
| Three-point % | 22 | 33 |
| Free throws | 15-19 | 21-34 |
| Free throw % | 79 | 62 |
| Rebounds | 26 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 20 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 23 |
| Assists | 13 | 13 |
| Steals | 2 | 6 |
| Blocks | 0 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 26 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 26 |
| Fouls | 24 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 17 | 13 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 69 | 31 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half43-41Ryan Beasley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-42Ryan Beasley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-44David Fuchs makes layup (Guillermo Diaz Graham assists)
- 2nd Half43-46David Fuchs makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half43-47David Fuchs makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-47Mikah Ballew makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half45-47Mikah Ballew makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half46-47Mikah Ballew makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half46-49Ryan Beasley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half46-51Guillermo Diaz Graham makes layup (Veniamin Abosi assists)
- 2nd Half48-51Cameron Williams makes layup (Joel Foxwell assists)
- 2nd Half49-51Cameron Williams makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half49-54Vukasin Masic makes 24-foot three point jumper (Guillermo Diaz Graham assists)
- 2nd Half49-56Veniamin Abosi makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half50-56James O'Donnell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-57Veniamin Abosi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-58Veniamin Abosi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-58Joel Foxwell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-58Joel Foxwell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-61Veniamin Abosi makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ryan Beasley assists)
- 2nd Half52-63Ryan Beasley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half52-65Tyrone Riley IV makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half53-65Joel Foxwell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-66Veniamin Abosi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-66Cameron Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-66Cameron Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-67David Fuchs makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-67Joel Foxwell makes layup
- 2nd Half57-68David Fuchs makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-69Ryan Beasley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-69Cameron Williams makes layup (Garrett Nuckolls assists)
- 2nd Half61-69Matúš Hronský makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-69Cameron Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half63-70David Fuchs makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-70Joel Foxwell makes 27-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half67-70Mikah Ballew makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-70Mikah Ballew makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-71Veniamin Abosi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-72Veniamin Abosi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-73Guillermo Diaz Graham makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours San Francisco Dons, below favours Portland Pilots.
Venue
- The Sobrato CenterSan Francisco, CA
- Attendance1088
- OfficialsMichael Greenstein, Jeffrey Anderson, Jason Garretson
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