Thu Mar 06 22:00:00 UTC 2025: **Underdog Pacific Tigers Favored to Outscore San Diego Toreros in WCC Tournament Opener**
Paradise, NV – Despite underwhelming regular seasons, both the Pacific Tigers and San Diego Toreros enter the West Coast Conference (WCC) Tournament riding Over streaks, setting the stage for a high-scoring affair, according to sports analysts. The No. 10 Pacific Tigers (9-23, 4-14 WCC) and No. 11 San Diego Toreros (5-26, 2-16 WCC) will clash Thursday at the Orleans Arena.
While San Diego boasts a history of high-scoring tournament performances under Coach Steve Lavin, their season was marred by injuries. Pacific, meanwhile, aims to end Coach Dave Smart’s first season on a positive note, capitalizing on their recent offensive surge. Analysts favor Pacific, citing their three key scorers (Elijah Fisher, Elias Ralph, and Lamar Washington) and their momentum heading into the tournament.
The Over/Under for the game is set at 144.5 points. The prediction leans towards the Over, considering both teams’ recent performance and San Diego’s historically high-scoring style under Lavin, despite their injury-plagued season. While San Diego’s recent offensive uptick is noted, their overall season performance remains a concern. Pacific’s fluctuating performance throughout the season also makes the outcome uncertain, but their recent Over streak suggests a potential for a high-scoring game.
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