Game Notes:   Pacific | Saint Mary's | West Coast Conference

STOCKTON, Calif. - Pacific faces its third ranked opponent Thursday when the Tigers travel to No. 23 Saint Mary's in West Coast Conference (WCC) play. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. PT.

The game will be televised on CSN Bay Area and online on TheW.TV, with Glen Kuiper and Dan Belluomini on the call. The contest can be heard via KWSX 1280 AM and PacificTigers.com, with Zack Bayrouty calling the action, starting with the pregame show at 7:45 p.m.

Game 20/Pacific (8-11, 2-4 WCC) at #23/23 Saint Mary's (15-2, 5-1 WCC)
Thursday, Jan. 19 • 8 p.m. PT
Moraga, Calif. • McKeon Pavilion
TV: CSN Bay Area, TheW.TV
TV Talent: Glen Kuiper (play-by-play), Dan Belluomini (analyst)
Radio: KWSX 1280 AM, PacificTigers.com
Radio Talent: Zach Bayrouty
Live Stats: PacificTigers.com
Twitter Updates: @PacificMensBB

PACIFIC IN 107TH SEASON 

The 2016-17 campaign marks the 107th in the history of Pacific. The Tigers have posted an all-time record of 1,261-1,229, including a remarkable 782-398 mark in home games. 

The Tigers have won 11 conference regular-season championships (1966, 1967, 1970, 1971, 1979, 1997, 1998, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010), five conference tournament titles (1979, 1997, 2004, 2006, 2013) and appeared in nine NCAA Tournaments (1966, 1967, 1971, 1979, 1997, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2013). 

Sixteen former Tigers have been drafted by NBA franchises, and former undrafted veteran Dell Demps is the current vice president and general manager of the New Orleans Pelicans.

NOTABLE MARKS AGAINST THE GAELS

Dave Klurman's 33 field goal attempts against Saint Mary's on Feb. 24, 1959 are the most in a game in program history. 

Pacific's 42 free throws made against the Gaels on Jan. 6, 1968, are tied for second most in a game in school history. The 50 free throw attempts in the contest are tied for fifth.

Pacific's 116 points in a 116-71 win over Saint Mary's on March 6, 1971, are the second most points scored in a game in program history.

Leroy Wright's 30 rebounds against Saint Mary's on Feb. 24, 1959, are tied for fourth most in a game in program history.

The Tigers' 57 points in the first half against Saint Mary's on March 6, 1971, are tied for fourth most in the first half of a game in program history. 

Pacific's 14 steals against Saint Mary's on Jan. 3, 1979, are tied for fifth most in a game in program history.

Pacific's 45 field goals made versus Saint Mary's on March 6, 1971, are sixth most in a game in school history.

Pacific's 800th all-time win came on Dec. 1, 1990, a 61-58 victory over Saint Mary's.

BY THE NUMBERS

40: Pacific is 6-0 when holding opponents under 40 percent shooting.

45: The Tigers have shot 45 percent or higher from the field in five of the last nine games, including 50 percent or better in three.

69: Pacific is a 7-0 when allowing 69 points or fewer. 

904: Pacific has made at least one 3-pointer in 902 consecutive games dating back to Feb. 14, 1987, against New Mexico State. The streak is the eighth longest active in the nation. The last time the Tigers went without a trey was against Long Beach State on Feb. 12, 1987. Pacific made four 3-pointers at BYU on Jan. 7. Vanderbilt, UNLV and Princeton are the only schools in college basketball to have made at least one 3-pointer in every game played since the 3-point line was implemented by the NCAA in 1986-87.

ENDING LOSING STREAKS

The Tigers are looking to end a seven-game losing streak to the Gaels.

The Orange and Black ended a five-game losing streak to Pepperdine after a 79-74 win in the Alex G. Spanos Center Jan. 12.

Following a 56-53 win Jan. 5 at San Diego, the Tigers broke an eight-game road losing streak overall and three-game skid to WCC opponents dating back to last season. Pacific also claimed its first win at San Diego since Feb. 1, 2014. 

BREAKING THE CENTURY MARK

Pacific's 102-54 win over Pacific Union on Dec. 23 was the first time Pacific scored north of the century mark since defeating Chico State 101-59 on Nov. 18, 2000.

TOUGH SCHEDULE

Through Jan. 16, the .555 winning percentage of Tiger opponents gives Pacific the 88th toughest schedule out of 351 Division I teams. 

The Tigers have already faced three (UCLA's Lonzo Ball and T.J. Leaf, Nevada's Cam Oliver) of the projected top 30 picks in the latest 2017 NBA Mock Draft according to NBADraft.net.

STRONG INSIDE SPANOS

The Tigers have won seven of their last 10 games overall on campus.

Pacific has won 64 of the last 102 games on campus.

The Tigers are 137-59 in the Alex G. Spanos Center over the last 10 years.

In 483 all-time games played in the Alex G. Spanos Center, Pacific is 319-164 since the building opened prior to the 1981-82 season.

STOUDAMIRE: NEW KID ON THE BLOCK

Former NBA guard Damon Stoudamire was named the 22nd head coach in school history March 16 and is one of four new head coaches in the West Coast Conference this season.

Drafted by the Toronto Raptors seventh overall in 1995, Stoudamire went on to an illustrious 13-year career with the Raptors, Portland Trail Blazers, Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs before retiring in 2008.

BOWLES ON FIRE

Ray Bowles has scored in double-figures in 12 of the last 16 games and has twice this season tied his career-high in scoring. He scored 22 points at Cal State Fullerton on Dec. 3 after tallying 22 at Nevada on Nov. 29. Bowles previously scored 22 points against Cal State Fullerton on Nov. 17, 2015. He has scored in double-figures in 14 of 19 games this year, a team-high.

CLOSE TO HOME

Thursday's contest against Saint Mary's is the 10th of 12 different California schools the Tigers face this season. Only five of Pacific's 31 games this season take place outside the Golden State. 

FIFTY SHADES OF T.J.

T.J. Wallace sits 20th on Pacific's all-time scoring list heading into Thursday's game at Saint Mary's. Now with 1,133 career points, Wallace trails Sam Willard and Rich Anema by five for 18th, John Errecart by 35 for 17th, John Thomas by 46 for 16th and Christian Gray by 71 for 15th. 

Rank Name (Years) Points
1. Ron Cornelius (1978-81) 2,065
2. Dell Demps (1988-92) 1,742
3. Christian Maraker (2001-06) 1,667
4. John Gianelli (1970-72) 1,659
5. Keith Swagerty (1965-67) 1,650
6. Adam Jacobsen (1993-98) 1,513
7. Ken Stanley (1960-62) 1,444
8. Don Lyttle (1987-91) 1,411
9. Bob Krulish (1965-67) 1,333
10. Matt Waldron (1978-82) 1,326
11. Jim McCargo (1971-73) 1,308
12. Bill Stricker (1968-70) 1,270
13. Brent Counts (1983-87) 1,224
14. Anthony Brown (2004-09) 1,213
15. Christian Gray (1984-88) 1,203
16. John Thomas (1955-57) 1,178
17. John Errecart (1972-74) 1,167
18. Sam Willard (2007-11) 1,137
      Rich Anema (1983-86) 1,137
20. T.J. Wallace (2013-Present) 1,133
21. Leo Middleton (1962-64) 1,044
22. Dave Klurman (1957-59) 1,040
23. Michael Olowokandi (1995-98) 1,039
24. Vic Baker (1974-77) 1,033
25. Andy Franklin (1982-85) 1,015
26. Corey Anders (1994-98) 1,011
27. Glenn Griffin (1990-94) 1,001

OVERCOMING OBSTACLES

Pacific erased an early 10-point deficit Jan. 12 against Pepperdine, its largest deficit overcome in a victory this season.

CLOSERS

Pacific is 7-2 this season when leading with five minutes to play in regulation.

SHOOTING SUCCESS

Pacific is 6-2 this season when shooting a higher percentage from the field than its opponent.

BALANCED SCORING

Ten different Tigers have scored in double-figures this season, including Bowles (14), Wallace (13), Jack Williams (8), Anthony Townes (6), David Taylor (5), Jacob Lampkin (5), D.J. Ursery (2), K.J. Smith (2), Tonko Vuko (1) and Sami Eleraky (1).

DOMINATING THE BOARDS

Pacific has won the battle of the boards in 14 of 19 games, including 13 of the last 15. The Tigers have been outrebounded on the offensive glass in only two of 19 games. 

TIGERS FROM THE LINE

Pacific has attempted at least 10 free throws in 18 of 19 contests and is 6-2 when making 15 or more in a game.

SHARING IS CARING

The Tigers are 4-1 this season when totaling 15 or more assists in a game.

WALLACE FROM THE LINE

The Tigers are 5-2 this season when Wallace makes five or more free throws in a game.

WILLIAMS CRASHES THE BOARDS

Williams has grabbed at least seven rebounds in 11 of 19 games this season, and the Tigers are 7-4 in such instances, including 4-1 in the last five.

SUPPORT FROM RESERVES

Pacific's bench has outscored the opposition in 12 of 19 games this season. 

TOP 25 OPPONENTS

The Tigers face three teams a total of five times this season currently ranked in the USA Today Coaches and Associated Press Top 25 Polls. The Tigers opened their campaign Nov. 11 at then-No. 16/20 UCLA. The Tigers hosted West Coast Conference (WCC) foe, then-No. 7/6 Gonzaga on Dec. 31 and host WCC opponent No. 23/23 Saint Mary's on Feb. 2 with road trips scheduled to the Gaels Jan. 19 and Bulldogs Feb. 18. The Tigers traveled to Nevada, which is receiving votes in the lateast AP and USA Today Coaches Polls, on Nov. 29.

OPPONENTS THAT MADE 2016 BIG DANCE

The Tigers face three teams a total of four times this season that made the 2016 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. Pacific faces two opponents (Green Bay, Fresno State) that were No. 14 seeds in the Big Dance. The Tigers defeated Green Bay, 76-58, but lost to Fresno State 70-68 in overtime Dec. 17. The Tigers lost to Gonzaga, an 11-seed in the NCAA Championship, 81-61 on Dec. 31 and travel to the Bulldogs Feb. 18.

INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE 

Stoudamire's group is represented by six countries on this year's roster - the United States, Croatia (Vuko), Denmark (Eleraky), Germany (Taylor), Canada (Keshon Montague) and Greece (Ilias Theodorou).

ELERAKY STANDS TALL

Eleraky is one of eight seven footers in the West Coast Conference this year.