It was a big week for the Dons that saw school records set, personal milestones achieved and some big wins. Let's take a look back at the top-five things that happened last week.
- Jack Rowe Sets the School Record
Competing in the
UW Invitational over the weekend junior distance runner
Jack Rowe set a school record in the 3,000-meter race on Saturday. Rowe took eighth overall with a time of 7:58.82.
"We are really happy with how well Jack raced this evening. He was in a loaded heat and finished ahead of several All-Americans. This was a great test of his fitness and a really solid start to his year" –
Helen Lehman-Winters
- Women's Hoop Lights It Up Against Pacific
In the
Dons 81-71 win over Pacific on the road the Dons recorded a season-high 53.4 percent from the field. Rakova highlighted the contest with a double-double of 20 points and 20 rebounds, shooting 72.2 percent (8-11) from the field.
"I Thought it was a great road win and I was really happy with how we responded after the tough loss at Pepperdine last week. Pacific is so athletic and they attack hard in transition and half court." – Head coach
Molly Goodenbour
- Ratinho Scores 500th Career Point
Sophomore guard
Jordan Ratinho notched an important milestone in the Dons gritty effort against No. 15 Gonzaga on Saturday. The product of De La Salle High School scored his 500
th career point in a crucial moment, briefly tying the game 45-45 midway through the second half.
- Tennis Takes Down New Mexico State
The University of San Francisco men's tennis team faced New Mexico State University Aggies on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Lanelle Robson Tennis Center. With a strong battle between the two schools, the Dons walked away with the
5-2 win, and are now 2-1 for the season.
"This was a good wake up call for us today and the guys showed their resilience, and grit in their singles play," - head coach
Pablo Pires de Almeida.
- Men's Hoops Catches a Tiger by the Toe
In Thursday night's win over Pacific the Dons struck first and never looked back. USF led
wire-to-wire for the fifth time this season, and second time in as many games. Junior guard
Frankie Ferrari started the game on fire, scoring 10 of the Dons' first 14 points.
Honorable Mention:
- The student section comes to life as the Dons give away free housing.
- #Play4Kay Game a huge success for women's basketball.
- Men's basketball coaches participate in the annual Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers game.
