San Francisco Basketball: Dons Travel to San Diego for Sunday Matinee at Jenny Craig Pavilion
San Francisco (14-13) heads south to face San Diego (11-16) on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego, CA. The meeting is a chance for both teams to regroup late in the West Coast Conference schedule: the Dons are trying to stop a slide, while the Toreros aim to build on a momentum-shifting win.
Recent form and key players
San Francisco comes off a heavy loss, falling 90-63 to Oregon State in its latest outing. The Dons struggled offensively, shooting 38. 3% from the field and making just five of 25 from distance. They did get second-chance opportunities — 14 offensive rebounds — but the overall offensive output was limited. Ryan Beasley remains the team’s focal point, logging 34 minutes and finishing with 17 points on 4-of-12 shooting; he also leads the team this season in scoring (14. 1), assists and steals. David Fuchs (11. 5 ppg) and Tyrone Riley IV (11. 4 ppg) provide interior scoring and rebounding, with Fuchs pulling down about 7. 1 boards per game.
Across the floor, San Diego arrives off a 71-58 victory over Portland in which the Toreros tightened up their defense after halftime and got balanced scoring from guards and frontcourt contributors. With the team adjusting following the departure of its leading scorer, recent lineup shifts have elevated players such as Emmanuel Callas and Juanse Gorosito; Gorosito drilled multiple triples in that win and was one of the game’s leading scorers. Freshmen and newcomers in the frontcourt, including Assane Diop and Gavin Ripp, helped the Toreros edge their opponent on the glass in that matchup.
Matchup angles, numbers and betting outlook
Statistically, San Francisco is averaging 74. 4 points per game while shooting 43. 3% overall and 34. 5% from three. The Dons commit roughly 10. 9 turnovers and 17. 4 fouls per contest, and they rank mid-pack in offensive production but have been inconsistent of late — losing three straight and five of six since an earlier season win over the Toreros. Defensively, San Francisco allows about 72. 5 points per game and surrenders 43. 6% shooting to opponents.
San Diego’s recent adjustments on offense and defense give the Toreros a measured boost at home. They have leaned on guard play and improved rebounding in their latest win, and the team is experimenting with lineups after losing its top scorer earlier in the season. The all-time series favors San Francisco, which holds a 53-42 edge, but this incarnation of San Diego has shown it can be competitive on a night-to-night basis.
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What to watch during the game
For San Francisco, limiting turnovers and improving perimeter shooting will be critical. If Beasley finds his rhythm and the supporting cast hits from deep, the Dons can control tempo and exploit San Diego’s recent lineup changes. Defensively, San Francisco must tighten gap rotations and close on kick-out threes; keeping the Toreros to contested looks will be decisive.
San Diego’s keys are physicality on the glass and continued defensive tightening after halftime. Look for the Toreros to test the Dons inside and try to force contested threes by collapsing on driving lanes. Watch the guard matchups closely: whoever wins the battle of ball-handling and transition points likely swings the game.
Kickoff for the matchup is set for Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. Expect a competitive, chippy West Coast Conference contest where small adjustments and late-game execution should determine the winner.
