CS Northridge Remains Winless, Losing to San Diego

The University of San Diego, remembering an upset loss to Cal State Northridge last year, came out scrapping on defense and shooting 63% from the field and eventually pulled away to a 80-59 victory at the Sports Center Sunday night for their third consecutive victory.

It took a while for the Toreros (6-3) to put away winless Northridge (0-10), which was playing its second road game in two nights. But the Toreros held Northridge to six field goals in the first half and 31.5% shooting for the evening to take control, especially in the second half.

Backup center Reed Watson led the Toreros with a career-high 17 points, while Gylan Dottin added 15 and Kelvin Woods 11.

David Keeter led the Matadors with 13 points off the bench, making three three-point shots as Northridge attempted 17. The only other Northridge player in double figures was reserve guard James Morris, who scored 11 points.

Despite the victory, the Toreros sometimes looked tentative on offense--particularly Wayman Strickland, who came in off the bench for the first time this season. Strickland, a starter for most of his four-year career, attempted only three shots. Michael Brown, a senior who started last season, responded to the start with eight points and six rebounds.