SAN FRANCISCO, CA – In another highly competitive PacWest showdown, Menlo Men's Basketball battled until the final whistle against Academy of Art, ultimately falling 72-84 at Kezar Pavilion. Despite the loss, the Oaks showcased resilience and determination, keeping pace with one of the conference's top teams.

Oak Leaders

• Nick Davidson led the charge with 21 points, shooting 5-of-6 from beyond the arc and grabbing 5 rebounds.

• Landon Seaman was dominant inside, tallying 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 block.

• Quentin Thompson contributed 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist.

• Nick High filled the stat sheet with 12 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks.

• Jonathan Moxie played a strong defensive role, recording 4 assists, 4 rebounds, and 1 steal.

Key Moments

The Oaks shot 48% from the field, including an efficient 41% (7-of-17) from three-point range. Menlo also capitalized at the free-throw line, converting 13-of-17 (76%). The first half was a back-and-forth battle, featuring five ties and eight lead changes. Menlo took an early lead, but Academy of Art responded with a strong finish to the half, leading 40-38 at the break. In the second half, the Urban Knights' defense tightened, forcing key turnovers that led to transition buckets and a decisive scoring run.

Academy of Art's defensive pressure resulted in 14 steals, disrupting Menlo's offensive rhythm. The Oaks, however, dominated the glass, securing 30 rebounds compared to ART U's 24. Despite Menlo's strong inside presence, Academy of Art's ability to score off turnovers proved to be the difference, as they tallied 29 points off Menlo's 22 turnovers. The Oaks continued to fight down the stretch, cutting the deficit to single digits late in the game. However, clutch shooting from the Urban Knights sealed the contest in the final minutes.

Up Next

Menlo Men's Basketball looks to regroup and get back in the win column as they prepare for their next matchup against Fresno Pacific on Friday, February 14th at 7pm in Fresno, CA.