Pacific defeats Simpson (CA) 104-50
Pacific Dominates Simpson (CA) in 54-Point Blowout at Home
The Alex G. Spanos Center was electric as the Pacific Tigers hosted their first non-conference matchup against visiting Simpson (CA). The home team's dominance was on full display, leading to a resounding 104-50 victory over the Golden Bears.
At halftime, Pacific led by an insurmountable 55-23 margin, setting the tone for a game that would showcase the Tigers' superiority. The final score reflected this, with Pacific boasting a 54-point advantage in the end.
TJ Wainwright paced the Pacific offense with 22 points on 4-for-9 three-point shooting and 57.1% field goal efficiency. Isaac Jack chipped in with 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Kajus Kublickas provided 13 assists to fuel the Tigers' high-powered attack.
In stark contrast, Simpson (CA) struggled to find its footing, scoring just 27 points in the first half and 23 in the second. Timothy Parker led the Golden Bears with 19 points but was limited by 0-for-2 three-point shooting and a dismal 50% field goal efficiency.
The Tigers' statistical superiority was on full display:
* Pacific shot 61.0% from the field, including 68.1% from two-point range.
* Simpson (CA) managed just 36.0% from the field.
* The Golden Bears committed 17 turnovers, while the Tigers turned it over just 12 times.
Pacific's advanced statistics further highlighted their dominance:
* The Tigers boasted an efficient eFG% of 68.3%, indicating they were highly effective in scoring opportunities.
* Simpson (CA) struggled with true shooting efficiency at 44.9%.
This non-conference matchup will be remembered as a statement win for Pacific, showcasing the team's depth and capabilities against a visiting opponent. For Simpson (CA), it was a tough road loss that exposed some vulnerabilities in their game.
The Tigers' next challenge awaits, but for now, they bask in the glory of a convincing victory at home.