Toros Edge Out Lumberjacks To Stay Atop CCAA Standings, 71-61
CARSON — The Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros secured a solid 71-61 victory over the Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks in a game that showcased their early dominance and determination to maintain a lead.
The Toros went undefeated this week and now stand with a CCAA record of 8-2 and overall record of 13-3. After the closing of CCAA competition today, the Toros are now tied for first place in the conference standings. The Lumberjacks record now stands at 0-10; 3-12 in the CCAA conference.
The Toros set the tone from the outset, establishing a commanding presence in the first half. They outscored Cal Poly Humboldt 42-26, demonstrating a balanced attack and tight defense. This strong start gave them a significant advantage heading into halftime.
In the second half, Cal Poly Humboldt attempted a comeback, outscoring the Toros 35-29. However, the deficit from the first half proved too large to overcome. The Toros' early lead allowed them to weather the resurgence from Humboldt, ultimately holding on for a 10-point win.
Jeremy Dent-Smith emerged as the top scorer, delivering 19 points in 31 minutes. He shot efficiently, going 5-9 from the field, including 2-6 from three-point range, and was impressive at the free-throw line, making 7 of 8 attempts. Dent-Smith also contributed three rebounds, three assists, and two blocks.
Following close behind was
DJ Guest as he scored 16 points over 35 minutes. He was notably efficient in shooting, hitting 6-8 from the field and 1-1 from beyond the arc. Guest also made all three of his free-throw attempts and added five rebounds, three assists, and one steal.
Jakob Alamudun also made a significant contribution with 15 points in 29 minutes. He shot 4-9 overall and was effective from the three-point line, making 2 of 3 attempts. Alamudun also added five rebounds and three assists to his performance.
Andre Ball also added nine points in 35 minutes. Ball made 3 of 4 free throws and contributed two rebounds and an assist.
The Toros return to the Torodome Saturday, January 20th as they take on No. 10 Chico State at 3pm.
