ROHNERT PARK -- Behind a tremendous shooting performance from senior standout
James Davis, the Sonoma State men's basketball team celebrated Senior Day by doing something that hadn't been done by the team in almost a decade. Davis had 29 points, including 7-of-9 from three-point land, as the Seawolves blew out CSU San Marcos, 102-70 on Saturday, the first time the team had reached 100 points since Jan. 11, 2007.
All five members of the senior-laden Seawolf starting lineup scored in double figures, as Sonoma State (13-10, 7-9 CCAA) started out fast and didn't let up against the Cougars.
Michael Avery added 16 points and seven assists for the Seawolves, with
James Slade scoring 15. Both
Andy Mitchell and
David Ahern had 12.
Tanner Waldrop and Taran Brown had 15 points each to lead San Marcos (12-10, 9-7 CCAA).
Sonoma State's dominant performance was highlighted by a strong defense and interior presence, forcing 18 turnovers and outscoring San Marcos in the paint, 38-18. They shot 56.5% from the field and were 12-22 as a team from distance. The Seawolves also had 21 assists on 35 made shots.
Up Next: The Seawolves are on the road for their final three conference games, beginning with a matchup against San Francisco State on Saturday, February 20 at 7:30 p.m.