CARSON – In a game of two halves, the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros battled through a physical matchup to secure a 71-56 victory against Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles.
 
The first half saw CUI taking the lead, outscoring the Toros 31-28. In a remarkable turnaround, the Toros dominated after halftime, outscoring CUI 43-25. Their offensive execution improved significantly, and defensively, they were able to clamp down on CUI's scoring opportunities. This impressive second-half performance was characterized by a more aggressive approach on both ends of the court.

"I'm really proud of our guys tonight" said coach Steve Becker. "Concordia is a very good team and coached by a legend in Ken Amman, and we found a way to finish the game. Our defense did a great job keeping us in the game while we adapted offensively to the pressure CUI plays with. This was a good college basketball game and I'm proud we came out with the win."
 
The final score of 71-56 reflected the Toros' resilience and ability to get to the basket and capitalize on free throw opportunities'. The win was highlighted by significant contributions from the Toros roster.
 
Jeremy Dent-Smith led the Toros in scoring with an impressive 20 points. He was highly efficient, shooting 8-13 from the field and 2-6 from three-point range. Dent-Smith also contributed four rebounds and two assists, showcasing his all-around impact on the game.
 
Adding significant firepower was Jakob Alamudun who scored 16 points, shooting 5-13 from the field and 1-3 from beyond the arc. Alamudun was also perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 5-5. He led the team in rebounding with eight boards, contributing to both the offensive and defensive efforts.
 
DJ Guest also hit double figures as he scored 10 points, including 1-3 from three-point range. Guest also dished out three assists and grabbed three rebounds, playing a crucial role in the Toros' offensive execution.
 
With a perfect 4-4 from the free throw line, Andre Ball scored six points and grabbed six rebounds on the game. Alex Garcia added eight points and six rebounds off the bench while  Za-Ontay Boothman contributed seven points in 17 minutes of play, adding depth to the Toros' attack.
 
The Toros travel to La Mirada this Saturday, November 25^th to take on Biola with tipoff set for 4pm.