SAN MARCOS, Calif. — Despite a strong effort by Sonoma State in the latter part of their matchup with Cal State San Marcos, the Seawolves saw their four-game winning streak snapped in Southern California Thursday night by the Cougars, 65-58.

The Seawolves opened up the first half, building to as much as a seven-point lead in the first 11 minutes of the game, 16-9. However, that margin would prove to be Sonoma State's largest of the night as San Marcos would go on to put together a 10-4 run over the next 5:27 and take the lead, 18-19.

From there, the Cougars found their stride, taking a 28-22 lead to halftime, before returning from the break and opening up their largest lead of the game. After returning from the locker rooms, San Marcos went on a 19-4 run over the first 7:42 of the second half—scoring 14-straight at one point—to push themselves out to a 21-point advantage over the Seawolves, 47-26. 

Despite the massive deficit, the visitors kept their heads in the game and mounted an impressive 22-5 run over the next nine minutes. Lewayne Grant lead the charge, scoring six of his twelve points during the run, and helped pull Sonoma State back within four points of their hosts. Unfortunately, the Seawolves would get no closer as their comeback attempt fell just short in the final minutes of the game. 

With the loss, the Seawolves fall to 9-9 and 7-7 in conference play before returning to action Saturday night in La Jolla, where Sonoma State will take on UC San Diego. Tipoff is slated for 7:30 pm.