San Francisco Dons Defeat Pacific Tigers 72-61
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Alex G. Spanos Center
San Francisco Dons 72, Pacific Tigers 61, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won San Francisco Dons vs Pacific Tigers?
San Francisco Dons beat Pacific Tigers 72-61 at Alex G. Spanos Center on February 28, 2026.
Who was favored in San Francisco Dons vs Pacific Tigers?
Pacific Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -175 (about 64% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive matchup, the San Francisco Dons triumphed over the Pacific Tigers with a final score of 72-61 at the Alex G. Spanos Center. This victory adds to the Dons' recent success against the Tigers, improving their head-to-head record to 3-0 in the current season and last season. The Dons had previously defeated the Tigers 87-82 just weeks earlier on February 1, 2026, showcasing their ability to maintain an edge in this rivalry.
The Dons entered the game with a record of 16-15, while the Tigers stood at 17-14. However, both teams were struggling in their recent form. The Tigers had lost their last three games, including a 71-62 defeat against Gonzaga on February 22, 2026. Over their last ten games, Pacific managed a 5-5 record, averaging 69.9 points scored and allowing 67.5 points. In contrast, San Francisco had a more challenging stretch, going 3-7 in their last ten outings, with an average of 72.7 points scored but a concerning 82.4 points allowed.
At home, the Tigers had a record of 3-2 in their last five games, while the Dons struggled more on the road, with a 1-3 record in their last four away games. The Dons had also faced a tough schedule recently, with losses to Santa Clara and Gonzaga, which contributed to their current two-game losing streak.
In terms of injuries, the report does not provide specific details, but both teams have been dealing with the typical wear and tear of a long season, which can impact performance.
The betting lines from DraftKings indicated a spread of -3.5 in favor of the Tigers, with a total set at 142.5. The odds reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, with the home team favored but not overwhelmingly so, suggesting a closely contested game was expected.
Conditions in the venue were standard for a college basketball game, and the atmosphere was likely charged, given the rivalry and stakes involved. Fans witnessed a game where the Dons utilized their scoring prowess effectively, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away from the Tigers.
Key moments included several scoring plays that highlighted the Dons' ability to capitalize on their opportunities. Notable plays included David Fuchs making a layup to extend the Dons' lead to 69-52, and Tyrone Riley IV contributing with free throws that added to the Dons' total. The Tigers attempted to rally, with Justin Rochelin hitting a three-pointer to bring the score to 69-55, but it was not enough to close the gap.
Overall, the Dons' victory not only solidified their dominance over the Tigers in recent meetings but also provided a much-needed boost as they look to finish the season strong.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | PAC -3.5 | 142.5 o -115 / u -105 | San Francisco Dons +145 · Pacific Tigers -175 |
Leaders
- PointsElias Ralph19Pacific Tigers
- AssistsJaden Clayton10Pacific Tigers
- ReboundsElias Ralph10Pacific Tigers
- PointsDavid Fuchs29San Francisco Dons
- AssistsRyan Beasley3San Francisco Dons
- ReboundsDavid Fuchs7San Francisco Dons
Recent form
Pacific Tigers
Last 10: 5-5Streak L369.9 scored · 67.5 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L62-71at Gonzaga BulldogsFeb 22
- L70-87at Washington State CougarsFeb 19
- L61-72vs Saint Mary's GaelsFeb 15
- W65-59vs Loyola Marymount LionsFeb 12
- W92-59at Pepperdine WavesFeb 8
- L56-71vs Santa Clara BroncosFeb 5
- L82-87at San Francisco DonsFeb 1
- W74-51vs Portland PilotsJan 29
- W56-54vs Seattle U RedhawksJan 25
- W81-64at Oregon State BeaversJan 17
San Francisco Dons
Last 10: 3-7Streak L272.7 scored · 82.4 allowed per game1-3 away
- L73-94vs Santa Clara BroncosFeb 22
- L59-80vs Gonzaga BulldogsFeb 19
- W92-79at San Diego TorerosFeb 15
- L63-90vs Oregon State BeaversFeb 13
- L54-79at Saint Mary's GaelsFeb 8
- L75-84vs Loyola Marymount LionsFeb 5
- W87-82vs Pacific TigersFeb 1
- L73-88at Santa Clara BroncosJan 29
- L66-68at Gonzaga BulldogsJan 25
- W85-80vs Washington State CougarsJan 19
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 Francisco Dons | Pacific Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-47 | 24-60 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 10-23 | 2-17 |
| Three-point % | 43 | 12 |
| Free throws | 14-25 | 11-19 |
| Free throw % | 56 | 58 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 27 |
| Assists | 12 | 15 |
| Steals | 7 | 4 |
| Blocks | 5 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 2 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 42 |
| Fouls | 17 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 17 | 1 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 88 | 3 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half33-25Jaden Clayton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half33-26Jaden Clayton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half35-26David Fuchs makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Vukasin Masic assists)
- 1st Half35-28Elias Ralph makes layup (Jaden Clayton assists)
- 1st Half35-30Elias Ralph makes 16-foot jumper
- 1st Half37-30David Fuchs makes layup
- 1st Half37-31Kajus Kublickas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half37-32Kajus Kublickas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half40-32Legend Smiley makes 27-foot three point jumper (Guillermo Diaz Graham assists)
- 1st Half40-35Jaden Clayton makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 1st Half42-35Ryan Beasley makes layup
- 2nd Half42-37Isaac Jack makes layup
- 2nd Half42-39Justin Rochelin makes layup (Jaden Clayton assists)
- 2nd Half45-39David Fuchs makes 27-foot three point jumper (Legend Smiley assists)
- 2nd Half45-41Justin Rochelin makes layup (Elias Ralph assists)
- 2nd Half47-41Tyrone Riley IV makes layup
- 2nd Half47-43Isaac Jack makes layup (Jaden Clayton assists)
- 2nd Half49-43Tyrone Riley IV makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half49-44Elias Ralph makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-44Saba Gigiberia makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-44Legend Smiley makes 23-foot three point jumper (Vukasin Masic assists)
- 2nd Half53-46Isaac Jack makes layup (Justin Rochelin assists)
- 2nd Half55-46David Fuchs makes layup (Vukasin Masic assists)
- 2nd Half56-46David Fuchs makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half59-46Junjie Wang makes 27-foot three point jumper (Ryan Beasley assists)
- 2nd Half59-48Elias Ralph makes layup (Jaden Clayton assists)
- 2nd Half62-48David Fuchs makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tyrone Riley IV assists)
- 2nd Half62-49TJ Wainwright makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-49Tyrone Riley IV makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half65-51Isaac Jack makes layup
- 2nd Half65-52Isaac Jack makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-52Tyrone Riley IV makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-52Tyrone Riley IV makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-52David Fuchs makes layup
- 2nd Half69-55Justin Rochelin makes 24-foot three point jumper (Elias Ralph assists)
- 2nd Half70-55David Fuchs makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-57Jaion Pitt makes layup (Jaden Clayton assists)
- 2nd Half72-57Ryan Beasley makes 19-foot jumper
- 2nd Half72-59Elias Ralph makes layup (Jaden Clayton assists)
- 2nd Half72-61Elias Ralph makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Pacific Tigers, below favours San Francisco Dons.
Venue
- Alex G. Spanos CenterStockton, CA
- Attendance2597
- OfficialsRick Batsell, Bill Vinovich, Kirk Smith
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