SAN RAFAEL, CA – In a thrilling PacWest showdown at the Conlan Center, Menlo Men's Basketball fell just short of a comeback victory, losing 72-63 to Dominican University. Despite the tough loss, the Oaks' tenacity and fourth-quarter effort highlighted their determination to compete against top-tier conference opponents.

Leaders on the Court

The Oaks performance was highlighted by the following stars…..

• Landon Seaman was a force inside, leading the Oaks with 26 points on 10-of-20 shooting and securing a double-double with 12 rebounds. He also added 2 blocks in his dominant performance.

• Preston Le Gassick added 11 points, hitting three from beyond the arc, while contributing 4 rebounds and 2 assists in his all-around effort.

• Nick High controlled the boards with 7 rebounds and chipped in 8 points, including a perfect 3-for-3 from the free-throw line.

• Jonathan Moxie provided defensive intensity, grabbing 6 rebounds and adding 6 points, along with 1 block and 1 steal.

Fight to the Finish

Dominican jumped out to an early lead, capitalizing on turnovers and scoring 15 points off Menlo's 16 giveaways. However, the Oaks showcased their resilience, out-rebounding Dominican 50-51 and dominating second-chance opportunities with 18 points.

The third quarter saw Dominican extend their lead, but Menlo clawed back with a 39-point second-half effort. Seaman's scoring and High's rebounding anchored the team's comeback push. Despite Menlo closing the gap to single digits late in the fourth quarter, Dominican held on with timely free throws and defensive stops.

Menlo's shooting efficiency and grit were evident, with the team converting 48% of their field goals and controlling the paint with 28 points inside. The Oaks' bench contributed key minutes, showcasing depth and potential for growth as the season progresses.

Up Next….

With this hard-fought battle, Menlo sets its sights on their next matchup on Wednesday, January 8th at 6pm for a game against Cal Maritime inside Haynes-Prim Pavilion, confident in their ability to compete at a high level in the PacWest.