Johnson Leads Toreros with 28 Points and Late Surge Ty‑Laur Johnson tallied 28 points, seven assists and three steals, scoring 26 of those after halftime to secure the win for San Diego [1]. The Toreros held a 42‑32 halftime advantage and maintained the lead despite a Washington State rally [1]. Johnson’s performance was highlighted as the decisive factor in the four‑point victory [1].

San Diego Improves to 9‑12 Overall, 3‑5 in WCC The victory moved San Diego to a 9‑12 overall record and a 3‑5 mark in West Coast Conference play [1]. This win kept the Toreros within striking distance of a .500 conference record [1]. The improvement reflects a modest climb in the WCC standings after a mixed start to the season [1].

Washington State’s Aaron Glass Scores 29 in Losing Effort Aaron Glass led the Cougars with 29 points, adding seven rebounds, four assists and two steals [1]. Despite his output, Washington State fell short, with teammates ND Okafor contributing 21 points and Rihards Vavers 16 [1]. The Cougars’ offensive output was insufficient to overcome San Diego’s second‑half surge [1].

Supporting Cast Fuels Early Lead for San Diego Juan Sebastián Gorosito shot 5‑for‑7 for 12 points, while Toneari Lane added nine in the first half, helping build the early 42‑32 lead [1]. Their contributions set the tone before Johnson’s second‑half dominance [1]. The balanced scoring effort underscored San Diego’s depth beyond its star player [1].