Pacific Tigers Rout Bethesda University 102–47 in Season Opener

Pacific Tigers men's basketball opened the 2026–27 season with a 102–47 victory over Bethesda University on Tuesday in Stockton, California.

Tigers guard Jaylen Thompson scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Forward Adriel Nyorha added 15 points on 5-for-9 shooting — 3-for-6 from three-point range — with six rebounds and five assists. Guard Jaion Pitt made all six of his field-goal attempts and finished with 14 points.

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Flames guard Allen Moser led Bethesda University with 13 points and two steals. Zohaan Bennett scored 11 points, and Alex Pagan contributed nine.

Pacific took the lead for good with 18 minutes, 3 seconds left in the first half. The Tigers led 55–25 at halftime, with Thompson scoring 13 of his points before intermission. An 8–0 run early in the second half pushed the advantage to 63–25. Nyorha scored nine of his 15 points after halftime.

Both teams play Saturday: Pacific visits Bradley, and Bethesda University plays at Hawaii, according to The Associated Press.

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