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Tigers thrive on late-night start in Stoudamire's home debut

STOCKTON — Monday night’s 11 p.m. starting time didn’t bother Pacific junior forward Jack Williams one bit.

“We’re young,” he said. “I redshirted last year. Sometimes I shot at 2 in the morning. We can play any time.”

The clock was nearing 1 a.m. early Tuesday when the transfer from Long Beach State dove headfirst into the first row of seats along the sideline after a loose ball. He emerged unscathed, beat his chest and let out a loud yell as he bounded back onto the court.

“I was pumped,” Williams said. “I just wanted to get the ball back.