San Francisco Dons defeat Pacific Tigers 87-82

David Fuchs scores 30 points to lead the Dons to victory

Feb. 1, 2026 at 12:47am

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David Fuchs scored 30 points to lead the San Francisco Dons to an 87-82 victory over the Pacific Tigers in a West Coast Conference matchup on Saturday night. Fuchs made 11 of 18 shots and added 9 rebounds for the Dons, who led 35-32 at halftime. Tyrone Riley IV chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds, while Junjie Wang and Legend Smiley both scored 11 points. Elias Ralph led the Tigers with 23 points in the losing effort.

Why it matters

This was an important conference win for the San Francisco Dons, who improved their record to 14-10 overall and 6-5 in West Coast Conference play. The victory keeps the Dons in the hunt for a top spot in the conference standings and potential postseason berth.

The details

David Fuchs had a dominant performance, scoring 30 points on 11-of-18 shooting and grabbing 9 rebounds. The Dons also got solid contributions from Tyrone Riley IV (16 points, 6 rebounds), Junjie Wang (11 points), and Legend Smiley (11 points). For Pacific, Elias Ralph led the way with 23 points, while TJ Wainwright added 15 points and Justin Rochelin scored 14.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 1, 2026.

The players

David Fuchs

The leading scorer for the San Francisco Dons, who had 30 points and 9 rebounds in the victory.

Tyrone Riley IV

A key contributor for the Dons, scoring 16 points and grabbing 6 rebounds.

Elias Ralph

The top scorer for the Pacific Tigers, with 23 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“David Fuchs was unstoppable tonight. He really carried us to this important conference win.”

— Todd Golden, San Francisco Dons Head Coach

What’s next

The Dons will look to build on this victory as they continue their West Coast Conference schedule, while the Tigers will aim to bounce back in their next game.

The takeaway

This was a hard-fought conference matchup that showcased the talent and competitiveness of both teams. The Dons' ability to get a key road win against a fellow WCC contender could pay dividends as the season progresses.