San Diego’s second-half surge leads to 71–58 win over Portland in West Coast Conference play
Second-half shooting swing decides matchup at Jenny Craig Pavilion
San Diego used a decisive offensive burst after halftime to defeat Portland 71–58 on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego. The result left both teams with matching West Coast Conference records at 5–9, with Portland falling to 12–15 overall and San Diego improving to 11–16.
Portland carried a 31–27 lead into the locker room but was outscored 44–27 in the second half. San Diego’s efficiency after intermission proved central to the turnaround, as the Toreros shot 55% in the second period and finished with 12 made three-pointers on 26 attempts for the game. Portland, meanwhile, struggled to generate points from the perimeter, making 2 of 19 attempts from three-point range.
Key performers and statistical markers
San Diego guard Juan Sebastian Gorosito led all scorers with 19 points and added five rebounds, five assists and three steals. Toneari Lane scored 14 points and converted four three-pointers on five attempts from beyond the arc, helping San Diego stretch the floor during its second-half run.
For Portland, freshman Dante Censori-Hercules posted a season-high 12 points and collected eight rebounds. James O’Donnell added 12 points off the bench, while Joel Foxwell recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, six assists and four steals. Despite those contributions, Portland’s overall rhythm on offense did not recover after halftime as San Diego’s shot-making increased and Portland’s outside attempts continued to miss.
Halftime: Portland 31, San Diego 27
Second half: San Diego 44, Portland 27
Three-point shooting: San Diego 12-for-26; Portland 2-for-19
How the game turned
Portland’s first-half lead was built on steadier execution and a defense that limited San Diego to 27 points. Gorosito scored 11 points before halftime, keeping the Toreros within reach despite trailing at the break.
After halftime, San Diego’s perimeter shooting and overall efficiency reshaped the game flow. With Portland unable to answer from three-point range, the Toreros gradually pulled away by winning the shot-quality battle and converting a higher share of second-half possessions.
Final score: San Diego 71, Portland 58 (Feb. 11, 2026).
Conference context
The game carried immediate implications for two teams positioned in the middle tier of the West Coast Conference standings. With identical 5–9 league records after Wednesday’s result, the outcome functioned as a direct tiebreaker opportunity in a tightly packed portion of the conference table, while also emphasizing the value of road scoring consistency for Portland and second-half execution for San Diego.