Kayde Dotson kicked off the season with an absolute clinic Monday night, dropping 21 points to lead UCSD to a dominant 100-75 victory over Whittier in both teams’ season opener. This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement, hitting triple digits right out of the gate.
Dotson Lights It Up From Deep
Dotson was dialed in from everywhere on the court, shooting 7 for 12 overall from the field. But the real fireworks were from beyond the arc, where he drained 4 of his 9 attempts from three-point range. You love to see a player step up on opening night and just pour in buckets like that. He rounded out his scoring with 3 of 5 from the free-throw line. If this is the kind of offensive firepower Dotson is bringing this year, opponents are going to have their hands full trying to contain him.
Tritons’ Deep Roster Steps Up
It wasn’t a one-man show, though. Rahmir Barno was right there, adding a huge 19 points on a super efficient 7 of 13 from the field and a perfect 5 of 5 from the charity stripe. He also pulled down six boards, showing he’s ready to contribute on both ends. Treysen Eaglestaff absolutely feasted too, finishing with 16 points, hitting 6 of 9 shots and going 2 for 3 from deep, plus snagging six rebounds. When you have three guys hitting double-digits like that, and two of them grabbing six boards each, you know this UCSD squad means business. They look like a cohesive unit, ready to run.
Whittier’s Fight Not Enough
Whittier definitely tried to keep pace, with Peyton Guerrero leading their charge with 18 points. Jonathan Duley added 13 points, and Tochi Onyeador put up a solid performance with 12 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks, showing some serious defensive presence. But ultimately, the Poets just couldn’t match UCSD’s offensive explosion. Facing a team that drops 100 points on you in the opener is a tough way to start the season, but they had some individual bright spots to build on.
UCSD is back on their home court this Saturday, ready to host Fresno State, while Whittier travels to CSU Bakersfield. You know the Tritons are riding high after that season-opening thrashing, and they’ll be looking to carry that momentum into their next matchup. This early in the season, every game is a chance to define who you are, and UCSD just screamed “offense” loud and clear.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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