Second-half surge sinks USD against San Francisco as UC San Diego outlasts UC Riverside at home

Two San Diego programs post contrasting finishes in weekend men’s basketball results

The University of San Diego and UC San Diego each faced pivotal stretches after halftime in weekend games that tested late-game execution and defensive discipline. The outcomes underscored how second-half runs and free-throw volume can swing college games quickly, even when first-half play is competitive.

San Francisco flips the game after intermission at Jenny Craig Pavilion

USD dropped a 92–79 decision to the University of San Francisco on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, after taking a 41–36 lead into halftime at Jenny Craig Pavilion. The game turned immediately after the break, when San Francisco opened the second half on a 12–0 run in the first 1:37. From that point, USD was forced to chase the game, cutting into the deficit late but never regaining control.

San Francisco’s second-half efficiency was a defining factor, as the Dons shot 68.2% from the field after halftime. The visitors also generated a significant advantage at the foul line, attempting 35 free throws to USD’s 18, and finished with a plus-16 margin in fastbreak points. Team totals reflected the overall edge: San Francisco shot 58.3% from the field to USD’s 48.3% and held a 30–23 rebounding advantage, with turnovers relatively close (11 for USF, nine for USD).

For USD, graduate guards Dominique Ford and Toneari Lane scored 16 points apiece, while Adrian McIntyre added 14. Emmanuel Callas posted career highs with six points and six rebounds and also recorded three steals. The loss left USD at 11–17 overall and 5–10 in West Coast Conference play, while San Francisco improved to 15–13 and 7–8 in the WCC.

UC San Diego holds off UC Riverside behind a high-scoring night from Hudson Mayes

UC San Diego secured a 72–66 home win over UC Riverside on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at LionTree Arena, using a steady second half to preserve a lead built before the break. UCSD led 32–28 at halftime and matched UC Riverside’s 38 points in the second half, maintaining separation to close out the game.

Hudson Mayes led UC San Diego with 24 points and seven rebounds. Bol Dengdit scored 16 points and added eight rebounds, and Dimitrije Vukicevic contributed 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting. UC San Diego improved to 18–9 overall and 8–7 in Big West play.

UC Riverside was led by Andrew Henderson with 21 points and two blocks. BJ Kolly posted 15 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks, while Marqui Worthy added 15 points along with seven rebounds and six assists. The Highlanders fell to 8–19 overall and 3–12 in the Big West.

• USD: Led at halftime, but a rapid early second-half run and free-throw disparity shifted momentum decisively.
• UCSD: Controlled the middle portions of the game and received a 24-point performance that stabilized key possessions.

In both games, the first minutes after halftime proved consequential—one producing a sudden swing, the other reinforcing a narrow but sustained advantage.