SAN FRANCISCO — After a competitive first half between the University of San Francisco men's basketball team and Dartmouth that saw both teams shot better 45 percent from the field, it was a smothering defensive effort in the second half and a 19-2 run by the Dons that led USF to an 84-65 win on Saturday. Extending their winning streak to six games to start the season.
After a cold night shooting against Harvard on Wednesday, the Dons came out on fire, shooting 52.9 percent in the first half. The problem was, Dartmouth (3-3) connected on 45.