CARSON – In a much-anticipated CCAA showdown, the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros emerged victorious over the No. 10 Chico State Wildcats with a final score of 83-74.
 
The Toros are running hot on a five-game win streak to remain tied for first place in the CCAA conference alongside cross-town rivals Cal State LA (14-3; 9-2). The Toros now have a CCAA record of 9-2 and overall record of 14-3. The Wildcats drop down to fourth in the CCAA with a record of 12-4 overall and 7-4 CCAA.
 
The first half saw the Toros taking a commanding lead, scoring 41 points to Chico State's 26. This lead was crucial in setting up their win.
 
Chico State rallied in the second half, scoring 48 points, but the Toros' consistent effort, adding 42 points, was enough to top the No.10 Wildcats, 83-74.
 
The Toros' teamwork was evident in their distribution of the ball, with a total of 13 assists, and their defensive strength as they hustled for six steals on the game. Their rebounding was also a key factor, with the team collectively securing 35 rebounds, demonstrating their dominance on the board.
 
"I'm incredibly proud of our guys for this one," said coach Steve Becker. "Greg Clink and Chico have been so good for so long and to take care of business tonight against the No. 10 team in the nation really allows our players to believe what we're capable of. We've got to get better this week as we prepare for tough road games at Pomona and San Bernardino."
 
Key players for the Toros made significant contributions to this victory. Jacob Washington led the scoring as he tallied a career high 19 points. He showcased his exceptional accuracy by hitting 7 out of 10 field goals, including a perfect 5-for-5 from three-point range.
 
DJ Guest and Jeremy Dent-Smith each added 13 points. Guest's performance was bolstered by his success at the free-throw line, hitting 8 of 10, and contributing eight rebounds and a steal. Dent-Smith also made his presence felt with seven rebounds, two steals, and one assist.
 
Alex Garcia contributed 12 points as he went 5-for-7 from the field, and added six rebounds and two assists. Jakob Alamudun and Za-Ontay Boothman were also pivotal in the win, with Alamudun scoring 11 points and Boothman adding 10, including two crucial three-pointers.