ATHERTON, CA – After battling through tough matchups all season, Menlo Men's Basketball claimed a well-deserved victory inside Haynes-Prim Pavilion, defeating Hawaii Hilo 75-69. The Oaks mounted a strong second-half performance to secure the win, hoping to carry this momentum into Senior Day on Saturday!

Menlo's Statistical Leaders

Menlo pulled off the comeback thanks to the following Oak's efforts!

• Landon Seaman: Led the Oaks with 22 points, making 14 of 18 free throws while also grabbing 5 rebounds and tallying 2 steals.

• Nick High: Contributed 17 points on 7-for-13 shooting, including 1-for-4 from three-point range, along with 5 rebounds.

• Nick Davidson: Stuffed the stat sheet with 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals, shooting 5-for-10 from the field.

• Jonathan Moxie: Played a key role with 11 points, 3 steals, and 2 assists.

• Quentin Thompson: Came off the bench and dominated in the paint with 10 rebounds, split 5-5 on offense and defense. Also contributed 5 points, an assist, and a steal. 

• Team Defense: The Oaks recorded 8 steals, forced 14 turnovers, and blocked 1 shot in a strong defensive effort.

A Second-Half Surge Seals the Victory

Menlo struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, falling behind 32-45 at the break as Hawaii Hilo capitalized on efficient shooting. However, the Oaks came out with intensity in the second half, outscoring the Vulcans 43-24 and flipping the momentum in their favor.

The Oaks defense tightened up, holding Hawaii Hilo to just 7-of-31 shooting in the second half, including 1-of-12 from beyond the arc. The Oaks shot 40% (22-for-55) from the field and dominated at the free-throw line, converting 28 of 39 attempts (71.8%). Their ability to capitalize on mistakes played a crucial role, scoring 14 points off turnovers.

Leading the charge for Menlo, Landon Seaman has established himself as one of the top players in the PacWest Conference, currently ranking #2 in scoring and in field goal percentage. He has also overtaken the #2 spot in Menlo College Men's Basketball's record books in career-points scored! His ability to attack the basket and get to the free-throw line was on full display, as he knocked down 14 of his 18 attempts at the stripe. Seaman's consistent dominance in the paint and efficient scoring continue to make him a key force for the Oaks.

With under five minutes remaining, Menlo took the lead behind clutch baskets from Seaman and High. A key defensive stop led to a transition layup from Davidson, giving the Oaks a five-point cushion. The team sealed the game at the line, sinking crucial free throws down the stretch to close out the win.

Up Next….

The Oaks will look to build on this victory as they continue their push in final few PacWest competitions of the season. Senior Day will take place on Saturday, February 22nd at 2pm against the Golden Eagles of Concordia Irvine. Senior Ceremonies will take place before the game to honor the four graduating seniors: Kareem Rowe, Julius Alcantara, Landon Seaman, and Patrick Ryan!