ATHERTON, CA – Menlo Men's Basketball made a bold statement in their first official PacWest victory of the season, cruising past Dominican University with a 91-68 triumph inside Haynes-Prim Pavilion. The Oaks set the pace early and never looked back, showcasing depth, precision, and grit on their home court. After a short break to celebrate the Holidays and this victory, the Oaks will get to face the Penguins once again in San Rafael on January 4th!
Top Performers Fuel the Win
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Preston Le Gassick orchestrated the offense with 13 points on 5-of-11 shooting, including three triples, and added 4 assists and a steal.
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Landon Seaman dominated the paint, scoring 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting, securing 4 rebounds, and recording a block.
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Quentin Thompson provided a spark off the bench, tallying 13 points and 4 rebounds in 25 impactful minutes.
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Nick Davidson was flawless from the field, scoring 15 points on 6-of-6 shooting and grabbing 6 rebounds while adding 3 steals.
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The Oaks' bench erupted for 51 points, led by Gavin Cox's efficient 8 points and defensive contributions.
Full-Court Domination
The Oaks wasted no time establishing control, putting up 51 points in the first half while holding Dominican to just 25. Menlo's relentless attack in the paint resulted in 50 points inside, as they exploited mismatches and maintained a high shooting percentage of 58% from the floor.
Defensively, Menlo's pressure forced 13 turnovers, which they converted into 19 points. The team's 10 steals highlighted their active hands and defensive awareness, keeping Dominican's offense off balance. The Oaks also controlled the glass, out-rebounding the Penguins 36-33.
This commanding performance is a testament to Menlo's growing chemistry and potential as a force in the PacWest. The Oaks displayed depth and versatility, with contributions across the roster and bench players stepping up in key moments.
Up Next…
With their first conference win secured, Menlo looks ahead with confidence and determination to keep building on this momentum. On January 4th, 2025, Men's Basketball will be in San Rafael, CA for a 3pm tip-off against the Penguins on Dominican University.
