SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -The University of San Francisco men's basketball team (1-0) used a balanced team effort in its season opener on Monday night as the Dons defeated UC Santa Cruz (0-0), 98-53, at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center.
The Dons had three players score in double figures, led by Legend Smiley with 18 points. Mookie Cook finished one rebound shy of a double-double, adding 12 points, nine rebounds, and three steals off the bench. Veniamin Abosi enjoyed a career night with 11 points and two steals off the bench.
San Francisco's defense held UC Santa Cruz to only 33.