San Diego Toreros Face Tough Challenge Against Wash. State Cougars

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The San Diego Toreros are set to host the Wash. State Cougars in a high-stakes NCAA basketball game at 10:00 p.m. ET on Thursday at Jenny Craig Pavilion. The Toreros, currently on a four-game losing streak, will attempt to turn their fortunes around against a formidable Cougars team that has suffered two consecutive losses but remains a strong contender this season.

Wash. State, with a record of 13-5, is looking to rebound from a recent 88-75 defeat to Gonzaga. Despite the loss, standout performances from Nate Calmese, who scored 20 points with eight assists and four steals, and LeJuan Watts, who added 17 points, six assists, and five rebounds, highlight the Cougars’ potential to dominate on the court.

On the other hand, San Diego, now 4-14, is reeling from a crushing 103-56 loss to Saint Mary's. The Toreros’ struggle from the three-point line, hitting only 27.5% of their attempts this season, contrasts sharply with Wash. State’s 36.7% success rate from deep, setting up a critical area of focus for San Diego if they hope to compete.

Historically, San Diego has had the upper hand in recent matchups, winning the last encounter in December 2018 with an 82-75 victory. However, with Wash. State favored by 12.5 points in this game, the Toreros face a daunting challenge to repeat past success.

As both teams prepare for this pivotal game, all eyes will be on whether San Diego can leverage their home-court advantage to overcome the odds, or if Wash. State will capitalize on their superior three-point shooting to secure a win and get their season back on track.