Santa Barbara’s boys basketball team ended its first half against Pacifica on a high note, as Roberto Nelson hit a trey and John Uribe followed it up with a steal and buzzer-beating lay-up. The Dons (4-6), however, fell victim to the Triton’s strong post presence and fell 52-46 in the Pacifica Tournament on Friday.
“The story was their inside play,” said coach Chris Hantgin. “Their big guys did some damage on us. I thought we fought hard, but the kids just didn’t execute well offensively.”
The Dons play Oak Park in Saturday’s third-place game at 5:30 p.m.
PACIFICA 52, SANTA BARBARA 46
SANTA BARBARA—Thomas 13, Uribe 4, Nelson 21, Leonard 6, Fauntleroy 2. Totals 17 10-16 46.
PACIFICA—Walker 7, Kinbrough 2, Ronaro 20, Razo 4, Megrete 10, Rodstron 10. Totals 22 7-12.
Santa Barbara….9 16 9 12 — 46
Pacifica……………13 9 16 15 — 52
3-point goals—SB 2 (Nelson), P 2 (Megrete).
Total fouls—SB 17, P 16.
Fouled Out—Leonard.
Techincals—Nelson.
