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Toreros' Buzzer-Beater Stuns UC San Diego
22 Dec
Summary
- San Diego secured their first Quad 1 victory in nearly seven years.
- Ty-Laur Johnson's banked 3-pointer in the final second sealed the win.
- Washington lost key player Wesley Yates III to a hand injury.
The San Diego Toreros secured a thrilling 82-80 victory against UC San Diego on Friday night, a momentous win marked by Ty-Laur Johnson's banked 3-pointer in the closing seconds. This triumph represents San Diego's first Quad 1 victory in nearly seven years and their first road win of the current season, providing a significant boost to team morale.
Coach Steve Lavin expressed optimism about the team's trajectory, highlighting their recovery from injuries and their evolving performance as they approach West Coast conference play. The Toreros, now 5-6, are led by Johnson with 13.5 points per game, supported by Toneari Lane's 11.2 points average.
The Washington Huskies (7-4) are preparing for their matchup against San Diego following a 70-66 loss to Seattle University. The Huskies' preparations were hampered by the loss of guard Wesley Yates III to a hand injury, which cast uncertainty on their lineup and affected their shooting accuracy in their recent game.
