SEATTLE, Wash. - The University of San Francisco (USF) men's basketball team (9-5) kicked off West Coast Conference (WCC) action with a gritty win on Sunday evening as the Dons grinded out a 67-59 victory on the road at Seattle U.

The Dons (9-5, 1-0) had four players score in double figures, led by Vukasin Masic, who had a season-high 15 points. David Fuchs tacked on 13 points, seven rebounds, and three assists, while Ryan Beasley chipped in as well with 13 points, six rebounds, and four assists.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

• After falling behind 7-6, San Francisco went on a 9-0 run with 16:15 left in the first half, culminating in a bucket from Mookie Cook, to take a 15-7 lead. USF then lost some of that lead, but still entered the halftime break with a 32-30 advantage. The Dons capitalized on three Seattle U turnovers in the period, turning them into eight points on the other end of the floor.
• Seattle U remained on the heels of the Dons in the second half, shrinking the gap to as little as two points in the closing minutes. In the final 2:15, San Francisco shot 7-of-8 from the free throw line to find separation late. The Redhawks could not find one last run to defend their home court, as USF hung on to secure the 67-59 victory.

• San Francisco held the Redhawks to only 27.4 percent (20-73) shooting from the field. From beyond the arc, USF held Seattle U to just 17.4 percent (4-23) shooting.
• Although Seattle U would hang in down the stretch, the Dons never trailed in the second half on their way to the win.
• San Francisco had a 44-43 edge on the boards in the win, as the Dons are now 57-6 when outrebounding their opponent under Chris Gerlufsen. The Dons were also active in affecting shots on the defensive end, tallying five blocks as a team.
• Masic led the Dons with a game-high 15 points and was one of four to finish in double figures: Masic (15), Beasley (13), Fuchs (13), and Guillermo Diaz Graham (11).
• USF got a team-high nine rebounds from Diaz Graham, which also marked a new season-high for the junior.

POSTGAME WITH THE DONS:

• To view the full postgame interview with head coach Chris Gerlufsen and Guillermo Diaz Graham, please click here.

UP NEXT:
San Francisco will remain in the Pacific Northwest for its next matchup as the Dons will head south to Corvallis for a showdown at Oregon State on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Tipoff from Gill Coliseum is scheduled for 7:00 pm, with the game airing live on ESPN+ and KNBR 1050. Streaming, radio, and live statistics links are available via the team's schedule page.
 
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