Toros Men Fall in First Round of Cal State L.A. Thanksgiving Classic
CSUDH still in search of first win of 2004-05 season
November 26, 2004

Complete Box Score

LOS ANGELES, Calif.--Fort Lewis College got 23 points from Ryan Sonnek, including five three-pointers, to defeat Cal State Dominguez Hills, 75-57, in the first round of the Cal State L.A. Thanksgiving Classic Friday night at the Eagles' Nest.

CSUDH (0-3) had a 6-1 lead early in the game, but FLC went on a 22-4 run to take control, 23-10 with 11:37 remaining. Sonnek hit for 15 points, including back-to-back treys with three minutes left in the first period to help the Skyhawks take a 16-point lead into the break, 45-29.

FLC (2-0) held the Toros to just two baskets in the first ten minutes of the second half, while reeling off 17 points of their own to take a 62-39 lead halfway through the period. Cal State Dominguez Hills would trim the lead down to 17, but would get no closer dropping their third-consecutive contest to open up the 2004-05 campaign.

Eric Crookshank and Quishawn Harrell paced the Toros with 10 points apiece. Crookshank grabbed a game-high seven rebounds in the game.

Sonnek led all scorers with 23 points on 7-13 from the floor, including 5-8 from beyond the arc. Three other Skyhawk players scored in double figures.

CSUDH will be back in action tomorrow night against Christian Heritage. The Toros will be looking to avenge a loss earlier this week in their home opener at the hands of the Hawks. First tip is set for 5 PM.