Sonoma State's Hot Shooting Dooms Toros in Men's Basketball
December 3, 2005

Courtesy Sonoma State Sports Information Office

Complete Box Score

ROHNERT PARK, Calif- Sonoma State played one of their best halves of basketball in recent memory, then held on for a 79-68 win over Cal State Dominguez Hills on Saturday night in Rohnert Park. The Seawolves shot nearly 70% in the first half and over 60% for the game as they improve to 2-3, 2-0 CCAA. The loss drops the Toros’ mark to 1-4, 1-1 CCAA.

Tied at ten just under four minutes into the game, the Seawolves went on a 13-3 run over the next four minutes, one of many runs they would enjoy in the contest. SSU shot 18-of-27 (.667) in the first half and hit nine of their eleven free throws.

The Toros came out charging in the second half, cutting the Seawolf lead to just five at 61-56 with 10:22 to go. From there, Sonoma State went on a 12-0 run before CSUDH would score again. Another 6-0 run following the Toro bucket would ice the game and send SSU to their second conference win in as many nights.

Vince Inglima led the Seawolves with 19 points on 7-of-11 shooting. Patrick Mitchell had a superb game in just his second outing of the year, finishing with 11 points and six assists. Paige Dumont set a career-high with 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting from the field.

Jonathan Toliver hit 19 points on five three-pointers to lead CSUDH. Shamont Brown was the game’s leading rebounder with eight.

The Toros return to the hardwood next Saturday when the team is at San Diego Christian College.