USD Wraps Up Regular Season With Game at Portland

Toreros look to end season on a high note against fellow WCC cellar dweller

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The University of San Diego men's basketball team will wrap up its regular season on Saturday with a road game against the University of Portland. Both teams have struggled this season, with USD posting an 11-19 overall record and a 5-12 mark in West Coast Conference play, while Portland is 12-18 overall and also 5-12 in WCC action.

Why it matters

This matchup between the two bottom-dwelling WCC teams is largely inconsequential in the grand scheme of the conference standings, but it does provide an opportunity for both programs to end their seasons on a positive note before turning their attention to the WCC Tournament.

The details

USD has won 62 of the 99 all-time meetings between the two schools, including a victory earlier this season. The Toreros will look to senior guard Marcellus Earlington and junior forward Jared Rodriguez to lead the way as they try to avenge an earlier loss to the Pilots.

  • The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • USD and Portland previously met on January 18, 2026, with the Pilots winning 72-68.

The players

Marcellus Earlington

A senior guard for the University of San Diego Toreros.

Jared Rodriguez

A junior forward for the University of San Diego Toreros.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking forward to finishing the regular season strong and carrying that momentum into the conference tournament.”

— Marcellus Earlington, Senior Guard, University of San Diego (San Diego Union-Tribune)

What’s next

The winner of Saturday's game will advance to the 2026 West Coast Conference Tournament, which begins on March 5th.

The takeaway

While this matchup between the two bottom-feeders in the WCC may not have major implications, it still provides an opportunity for both programs to end their seasons on a high note and potentially build some positive momentum heading into the conference tournament.