USD vs. San Francisco
When: 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Jenny Craig Pavilion
Streaming: ESPN+
Records: USD is 11-16 overall and 5-9 in West Coast Conference play; USF is 14-13, 6-8
Series record: San Francisco leads the all-time series 53-42
Last time out: With leading scorer Ty-Laur Johnson off the team, USD made several changes and beat visiting Portland 71-58 on Wednesday. Guard Emmanuel Callas moved into the starting lineup and drew praise from coach Steve Lavin for his defense. Starting guard Juanse Gorosito (5-for-8 on three-point shots) and reserve Toneari Lane (4-for-5) led USD with 19 and 14 points, respectively. After a spotty first half, USD outscored the Pilots 44-27 after intermission. With 6-9 junior Assane Diop (seven rebounds) and 6-7 freshman Gavin Ripp (five) leading the way, USD had a rare 30-28 edge in rebounds.
Toreros update: After Thursday’s win, Lavin said adjustments are still forthcoming for USD following the departure of Johnson, who will be entering the transfer portal for a third straight season. Johnson led USD in scoring (14.6 points a game), assists (100) and steals (52). USD is still a guard-led offense with Lane (10.6 points a game), Gorosito (10.3) and Adrian McIntyre (9.6) the leading scorers.
Dons update: USF won the first meeting between the teams 74-64 in San Francisco on Jan. 2. But the Dons are 4-7 since that game and have lost three straight and five of the last six. Ryan Beasley leads San Francisco in scoring (14.1 points a game), assists (90) and steals (31) on the season. David Fuchs is the Dons’ second-leading scorer (11.5 ppg) and leading rebounder (7.1), while Riley is third in scoring (11.4) and second in rebounding (5.2).
Next up: Saturday vs. Loyola Marymount, 3 p.m.
— BILL CENTER