ATHERTON, CA – Menlo Men's Basketball celebrated their four graduating seniors, Julius Alcantara, Patrick Ryan, Kareem Rowe, and Landon Seaman, before taking the court for their final home game of the season. Despite a valiant effort, the Oaks fell to Concordia University Irvine 75-91 inside Haynes-Prim Pavilion. Menlo fought throughout the contest, but the Golden Eagles' offensive firepower proved to be the difference.

Menlo's Statistical Leaders

• Landon Seaman: Led the Oaks with 19 points on 7-for-11 shooting while adding 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and a block.

• Nick Davidson: Stuffed the stat sheet with 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, playing a team-high 40 minutes.

• Salim Arikat: Provided a spark off the bench with 14 points, shooting a perfect 4-for-4 from three-point range.

• Austin Ito: Knocked down three three-pointers, finishing with 9 points and 3 rebounds.

Oaks Leave it All on the Court

Menlo came out with energy, keeping pace with Concordia in a competitive first half. The Oaks trailed 43-37 at the break, fueled by sharp three-point shooting (6-for-12) and aggressive rebounding. Seaman and Davidson led the charge, attacking the paint and getting to the free-throw line.

However, the Golden Eagles found their rhythm in the second half, outscoring Menlo 48-38 in the final 20 minutes. Despite shooting 50% from three-point range (11-for-21) and converting 71% of their free throws (10-for-14), Menlo struggled with ball security, committing 18 turnovers that led to 31 points for Concordia. The Golden Eagles capitalized on fast-break opportunities and second-chance points, finishing with a 40-32 advantage in paint scoring. While the game didn't end in a win, the night was a celebration of Menlo's seniors, who have made a lasting impact on the program. 

Up Next….

The Oaks will now turn their attention to the final stretch of PacWest play as they aim to finish the season strong with games against Point Loma and Vanguard. First, against the Sea Lions on Thursday, February 27th at 7:30pm in San Diego, CA.