Mater Dei Gets Little Competition From Ontario in a 100-28 Rout

Mater Dei demonstrated precisely why it is seeded No. 1 in the Division I-A playoffs Friday night as it defeated Ontario, 100-28, in a first-round game at the Bren Center.

The Monarchs (27-1) seized control of the game at the outset, building a 17-2 lead in the first quarter. After Coach Gary McKnight pulled his starters midway through the fourth quarter, the reserves closed out the game with a 13-3 run. Josh Porter hit a 25-footer at the buzzer as Mater Dei reached the century mark for the third time this season.

“They were intense tonight, really focused,” said McKnight. “We had a week layoff so we were well-rested and had fresh legs.”

David Drakeford paced Mater Dei with 17 points. Miles Simon and Marmet Williams added 16 points each. The backcourt of Drakeford and Kamran Sufi combined for 13 assists and five steals. Mater Dei outrebounded Ontario, 52-30, and shot 58% from the floor to 21% for Ontario.

Maurice Eaton scored 10 points for Ontario (13-12).

Mater Dei, the defending State champion, has won its past seven games by an average of 43 points.