Rohnert Park, Calif. – In the final home game of the season, Sonoma State recognized its five seniors,
Armani Nicolis,
Jordan Hickman,
Lewayne Grant,
Malachi Jones, and
Mason Phillips. The Seawolves fell 80-74 to Cal State San Marcos.
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Career Highs
- Phillips, 21-point performance (7-for-12 FG, 4-for-9 3-pointers, 3-for-4 FT and 3 assists)
- Jones, 13-points(5-for-7 FG, 1-for-3 3-pointers, and 2-for-2 FT)
Season Highs
- Hickman, tallied a season high 8-rebounds and 13-points (5-for-9 FG, and 3-for-4 FT)
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Sonoma State opened the game scoring ten of the first 17 baskets for a 20-12 lead over the
Cougars.Â
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The turning point in the first half came at 6:42 when San Marcos took hold of a 24-23 lead. Then grew its 24-23 lead to 38-35 over nearly a four-minute stretch.
Down by three, the Seawolves came out of the half to tie the game 40-40 just over a minute in.Â
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Sonoma State was able to threaten several times in the second half, tying the game three times and regaining the lead four times.Â
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The Seawolves pulled within one point, with just over a minute remaining in regulation. Two team technicals shut down Sonoma's comeback momentum as Cal State San Marcos downed five free throws for an 80-74 edge over the Seawolves.
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