No. 4 Gonzaga looks to extend streak vs San Diego
No. 4 Gonzaga looks for its 15th straight win in the head-to-head series over San DiegoDECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAN DIEGO TOREROS 1-4 · 10TH IN WCC
1-4 · 10TH IN WCC
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Marcellus Earlington - Inefficient in loss Earlington amassed 14 points (4-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 80-57 loss to UNLV.
Impact Earlington was the lone San Diego starter to reach double figures, but he was inefficient connecting on just 31 percent of his attempts. He was also quiet across the the rest of the stat sheet including a season-low two rebounds. Earlington has been the clear go-to option for the Toreros this season, accounting for 34 percent of the team's shots when he's on the floor.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joey Calcaterra - Plays 17 minutes in return Calcaterra (ankle) played 17 minutes off the bench Thursday against UNLV, registering two points (0-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound.
Impact Calcaterra only missed two games but returned to action in what was a sounding loss against UNLV, and he didn't do much across the board to avoid that outcome. Considering he had started every game before this brief two-game absence, Calcaterra should return to the starting five as soon as Dec. 30 at home against Gonzaga.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hamilton, Williams spark UNLV past San Diego 80-57
Bryce Hamilton and Donovan Williams scored 20 points apiece as UNLV rolled past San Diego 80-57DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Josh Parrish - Perfect from field in return Parrish accumulated eight points (4-4 FG, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block over 25 minutes during Saturday's 69-59 win over Northern Arizona.
Impact Parrish made his return to the lineup after missing the previous game, connecting on all four of his shot attempts in his typical bench role. His role in the offense has been minor this season with just a 14 percent usage rate, but he's connecting on 70 percent of his shots when called upon. Parrish has the opportunity to gain a bigger role while Joey Calcaterra and Jase Townsend remained sidelined by injuries.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Earlington leads San Diego over Northern Arizona 69-59
Marcellus Earlington had 22 points and 11 rebounds as San Diego beat Northern Arizona 69-59DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Terrell Brown - Plays 15 minutes Saturday Brown-Soares (elbow) posted two points (1-4 FG), four rebounds and one steal in 15 minutes during Saturday's 69-59 victory over Northern Arizona.
Impact Brown-Soares had missed the last three games due to an elbow infection, but he returned to the court in a depth capacity Saturday. He saw ample playing time against Northern Arizona, and he could reclaim his starting role at some point.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
N. Arizona plays host to San Diego
San Diego faces Northern Arizona in a non-conference matchupDECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earlington lifts San Diego over Cal Lutheran 84-55
Marcellus Earlington had 23 points plus 16 rebounds as San Diego routed Cal Lutheran 84-55DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
San Diego takes on Cal Lutheran
The San Diego Toreros will be taking on the Kingsmen of Division III Cal LutheranDECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Terrell Brown - Dealing with elbow infection Brown-Soares is dealing with an elbow infection and needs the pain to subside before he can resume basketball activities, Don Norcross of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact The forward has missed the Toreros' last two contests after starting San Diego's first eight contests and appears to be headed for more missed time as he deals with his elbow infection. Vladimir Pinchuk has started the past two games for San Diego in Brown-Soares place. The Toreros face Cal Lutheran on Saturday.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jase Townsend - Out 4-to-6 weeks Townsend left Sunday's 52-51 win over Cal Poly with a broken hand and will be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks, Don Norcross of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact The wing had started all of the Toreros' first 10 appearances but will be out for at least a month with a broken hand. This is devastating news as Townsend had been putting up 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists across 29.8 minutes per game this season. Expect T.J. Berger and Josh Parrish to emerge as candidates to see more usage with Townsend out of the lineup.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joey Calcaterra - Out without timetable Calcaterra suffered an ankle injury during Thursday's 52-51 win over Cal Poly and is out without a timetable, Don Norcross of the San Diego Tribune reports.
Impact The senior guard had appeared in all 10 of the Toreros' contests this season and had averaged 9.9 points over 26.1 minutes per game. However, San Diego will be without Calcaterra for the foreseeable future due to an ankle injury. T.J. Berger and Wayne McKinney emerge as candidates to see extra opportunities with Calcaterra sidelined.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
McKinney's career-high 17 puts San Diego over Cal Poly 52-51
Wayne McKinney III had a career-high 17 points off the bench to carry San Diego to a 52-51 win over Cal PolyDECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Terrell Brown - Logs second straight no show Brown (undisclosed) did not play against Cal Poly on Saturday.
Impact The forward had started the Toreros' first eight games of the season but has now logged two straight DNP's. Brown transferred from Pittsburgh this season and has averaged 8.0 points and 8.1 rebounds across 23.4 minutes per game. Vladimir Pinchuk has started the last two games for San Diego while recording 6.5 points and 3.5 rebounds across 34.5 minutes per showing during that span.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Koroma, Cal Poly visit San Diego
Two forwards will be on display as Alimamy Koroma and Cal Poly will face Marcellus Earlington and San DiegoDECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Terrell Brown - Sits out as Toreros fall Brown (undisclosed) did not take the court in Wednesday's 63-43 loss to Fresno State.
Impact Not to be confused with the Washington guard, San Diego's Brown is a fifth-year forward that transferred from Pittsburgh and does most of his work in the paint. He had started each of the previous eight contests, setting a pace for what would be career highs in scoring (8.0 ppg), rebounding (8.4 rpg) and blocks (3.5 bpg). In his absence, Vladimir Pinchuk drew the start and produced 11 points on 5-of-6 shooting. It's unclear if Brown will be back for Sunday's matchup against Cal Poly.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vladimir Pinchuk - Plays well in first start Pinchuk provided 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-4 FT), two rebounds and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 63-43 loss to Fresno State.
Impact Pinchuk received the starting nod in the absence of Terrell Brown and responded with a team-high 11 points. The 6-11 center was only able to grab a pair of rebounds, however, as San Diego was dominated 32-22 on the glass. Pinchuk has played a minor role in the offense for the most part but is shooting 56 percent from the floor when called upon.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Robinson leads Fresno State past San Diego 63-43
Orlando Robinson registered 15 points, five assists and three blocks as Fresno State easily beat San Diego 63-43DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pulliam scores 16, Aztecs rout Long Beach State 72-47
Trey Pulliam scored 16 points, including the first four in an 18-2 run in the first half that gave San Diego State control en route to a 72-47 win against Long Beach StateDECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fresno State hosts San Diego
San Diego and Fresno State look to bounce back from lossesNOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marcellus Earlington - Plays well in loss Earlington accumulated 20 points (7-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds and one block over 30 minutes during Sunday's 56-52 loss to CSUN.
Impact Earlington was the lone San Diego player to reach double figures as the team struggled to shoot just 33 percent from the floor. It's the second time this season that he's been one rebound away from posting a double-double. Earlington has been a bright spot for the Toreros, shooting 49 percent from the field thus far.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wright lifts CS Northridge past San Diego 56-52
Atin Wright posted 16 points as Cal State Northridge narrowly beat San Diego 56-52NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CSUN goes up against San Diego
Cal State Northridge and San Diego both look to put winning streaks togetherNOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joey Calcaterra - Plays well in win Calcaterra produced 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and two steals over 32 minutes during Friday's 64-52 victory over UIC.
Impact Calcaterra had an efficient night, accounting for 13 points on only seven attempts and the shooting guard led the team with eight rebounds. The senior has reached double figures in all but one game this season on impressive shooting splits of 65/50/90. Calcaterra has taken on a lesser role thus far with San Diego having three capable transfer scorers.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
