San Francisco Dons Defeat San Diego Toreros 74-64
Friday, January 2, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · The Sobrato Center
San Francisco Dons 74, San Diego Toreros 64, 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 San Diego Toreros vs San Francisco Dons?
San Francisco Dons beat San Diego Toreros 74-64 at The Sobrato Center on January 2, 2026.
Who was favored in San Diego Toreros vs San Francisco Dons?
San Francisco Dons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -900 (about 90% implied). The favorite won.
In a competitive matchup at The Sobrato Center, the San Francisco Dons secured a 74-64 victory over the San Diego Toreros. This game highlighted the Dons' ability to capitalize on their home advantage, improving their home record to 11-6. The Dons have now won both meetings against the Toreros this season, having previously defeated them 81-69 at home on January 26, 2025, and 84-61 in their most recent encounter on February 16, 2025.
The Dons entered the game with a home record of 10-6 and a recent form of 5-5 over their last ten games. They averaged 72.2 points scored per game while allowing 70.1 points. Their last match was a loss to the Oregon State Beavers, where they fell 62-70 on December 31, 2025. Prior to that, they had achieved a solid win against the Seattle U Redhawks with a score of 67-59 on December 29, 2025. In the last five games, the Dons averaged 76.6 points scored and allowed 69.8.
On the other hand, the San Diego Toreros came into the game with a record of 6-9, having struggled with a recent form of 3-7 in their last ten games. They averaged 72.9 points scored while allowing a significantly higher 80.5 points. Their most recent game was a close loss to the Gonzaga Bulldogs, where they lost 93-99 on December 31, 2025. They did manage a win against the Pacific Tigers on December 28, 2025, finishing that game 66-54. In their last five games, the Toreros averaged 75.0 points scored and 77.6 points allowed.
The Dons' home performance has been more favorable compared to the Toreros' away record, which stands at 1-4. The Dons have demonstrated resilience at home, while the Toreros have struggled on the road. The betting lines from DraftKings indicated a spread of -12.5 in favor of the Dons, with a total set at 152.5. The home moneyline was priced at -900.0, while the away moneyline for the Toreros was set at 600.0.
In terms of injuries, there were no specific mentions in the block that could have affected either team's performance. The conditions during the game were not detailed, but the Dons' home environment typically provides a supportive atmosphere for their players.
Throughout the game, the Dons showcased their ability to maintain control, particularly in the second half, where they extended their lead. Key moments included free throws made by Juanse Gorosito and Ryan Beasley, which helped solidify their advantage as the game progressed. The Toreros attempted to close the gap with a driving layup from Adrian McIntyre, but the Dons managed to respond effectively, maintaining their lead until the final whistle.
Overall, the Dons' victory underscores their strong home performance and their ability to outmatch the Toreros in critical moments. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on this game, with the Dons aiming to continue their upward trajectory and the Toreros seeking to improve their away form.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SF -12.5 | 152.5 o -105 / u -115 | San Diego Toreros +600 · San Francisco Dons -900 |
Leaders
- PointsTyrone Riley IV22San Francisco Dons
- AssistsRyan Beasley6San Francisco Dons
- ReboundsJunjie Wang12San Francisco Dons
- PointsAdrian McIntyre16San Diego Toreros
- AssistsVuk Boskovic4San Diego Toreros
- ReboundsAdrian McIntyre10San Diego Toreros
Recent form
San Francisco Dons
Last 10: 5-5Streak L172.2 scored · 70.1 allowed per game2-1 at home
- 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
- W77-65at Minnesota Golden GophersNov 22
San Diego Toreros
Last 10: 3-7Streak L172.9 scored · 80.5 allowed per game1-4 away
- L93-99vs Gonzaga BulldogsDec 31
- W66-54vs Pacific TigersDec 28
- L56-86at Washington HuskiesDec 23
- W82-80at UC San Diego TritonsDec 20
- W78-69vs Northern Arizona LumberjacksDec 13
- L81-94vs USC TrojansDec 10
- L69-86at San José State SpartansDec 6
- L72-76at Long Beach State BeachNov 30
- L61-76at California Baptist LancersNov 25
- L71-85vs UC Riverside HighlandersNov 22
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 | San Diego Toreros | San Francisco Dons |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-58 | 27-65 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 4-22 | 7-35 |
| Three-point % | 18 | 20 |
| Free throws | 10-12 | 13-17 |
| Free throw % | 83 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 25 | 42 |
| Offensive rebounds | 3 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 30 |
| Assists | 10 | 14 |
| Steals | 7 | 6 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 38 |
| Fouls | 18 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 14 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 16 | 75 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half36-38Tyrone Riley IV makes driving layup
- 2nd Half36-40Junjie Wang makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half36-42Junjie Wang makes driving layup
- 2nd Half38-42Dominique Ford makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half39-42Dominique Ford makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half39-45Legend Smiley makes 23-foot three point jumper (Vukasin Masic assists)
- 2nd Half39-48Legend Smiley makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ryan Beasley assists)
- 2nd Half39-49Junjie Wang makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-51Ryan Beasley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half39-53Junjie Wang makes driving layup (Veniamin Abosi assists)
- 2nd Half41-53Adrian McIntyre makes layup (Alejandro Aviles assists)
- 2nd Half41-55Legend Smiley makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Ryan Beasley assists)
- 2nd Half43-55Adrian McIntyre makes driving layup
- 2nd Half43-56Junjie Wang makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-57Junjie Wang makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-57Tim Moore Jr. makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Adrian McIntyre assists)
- 2nd Half46-57Tim Moore Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half46-59Saba Gigiberia makes 6-foot dunk (Legend Smiley assists)
- 2nd Half48-59Adrian McIntyre makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-61Veniamin Abosi makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half50-61Juanse Gorosito makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-61Juanse Gorosito makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half51-63Legend Smiley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-63Adrian McIntyre makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-65Ryan Beasley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-64Ryan Beasley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-65Vuk Boskovic makes 26-foot three point jumper (Juanse Gorosito assists)
- 2nd Half58-65Toneari Lane makes layup
- 2nd Half59-65Juanse Gorosito makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-65Juanse Gorosito makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-67Legend Smiley makes 5-foot dunk (Ryan Beasley assists)
- 2nd Half60-69Ryan Beasley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-69Juanse Gorosito makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-69Juanse Gorosito makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-70Ryan Beasley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-71Ryan Beasley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-71Adrian McIntyre makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-72Tyrone Riley IV makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-73Tyrone Riley IV makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-74Junjie Wang makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours San Francisco Dons, below favours San Diego Toreros.
Venue
- The Sobrato CenterSan Francisco, CA
- Attendance1048
- OfficialsBret Smith, Brooks Wells, Michael Mojica
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