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FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2019, file photo, San Francisco head coach Kyle Smith reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga in San Francisco. Washington State has hired Kyle Smith as its new men's basketball coach following the disappointing tenure of Ernie Kent, a person with knowledge of the hiring said Wednesday, March 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
New Cougars coach Kyle Smith has winning pedigree

By Nicholas K. Geranios Apr. 01, 2019 04:44 PM EDT

San Francisco hires Todd Golden as Dons new head coach

By Janie Mccauley Mar. 27, 2019 05:25 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The University of San Francisco promoted associate coach Todd Golden to head coach after Kyle Smith left to become head coach at Washington...

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2019, file photo, San Francisco head coach Kyle Smith reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga in San Francisco. Washington State has hired Kyle Smith as its new men's basketball coach following the disappointing tenure of Ernie Kent, a person with knowledge of the hiring said Wednesday, March 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Kyle Smith hired as Washington State coach

By Josh Dubow Mar. 27, 2019 03:47 PM EDT

Ross scores 26 to lift Pepperdine over San Francisco 89-72

Mar. 10, 2019 01:33 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Colbey Ross had 26 points as Pepperdine topped San Francisco 89-72 in the quarterfinals of the West Coast Conference Tourney on Saturday night. ...

Batemon leads Loyola Marymount past San Francisco 74-69

Mar. 02, 2019 07:50 PM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — James Batemon had 19 points as Loyola Marymount narrowly beat San Francisco 74-69 on Saturday. Eli Scott had 15 points for Loyola...

Pineiro carries San Diego over San Francisco 91-90 in OT

Mar. 01, 2019 01:50 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Isaiah Pineiro scored nine of his 28 points in overtime and San Diego edged past San Francisco 91-90 on Thursday night. Isaiah Wright added 24...

Vrankic leads Santa Clara over San Francisco 68-65

Feb. 24, 2019 01:53 AM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Josip Vrankic had 20 points as Santa Clara narrowly defeated San Francisco 68-65 on Saturday night. Tahj Eaddy had 16 points...

Ferrari scores 23 to lead San Francisco past BYU 77-71

Feb. 21, 2019 11:48 PM EST
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Frankie Ferrari had a career-high 23 points as San Francisco defeated BYU 77-71 on Thursday night. Ferrari hit 9 of 12 shots. He...

Minlend's 3s help San Francisco beat Portland 68-63 in OT

Feb. 17, 2019 12:30 AM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Frankie Ferrari scored 20 points, Charles Minlend made two 3-pointers in overtime and San Francisco beat Portland 68-63 on Saturday night for...

Ratinho leads San Francisco over Pepperdine 89-77

Feb. 15, 2019 12:19 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jordan Ratinho had a career-high 29 points as San Francisco topped Pepperdine 89-77 on Thursday night. Ratinho made 11 of 13 shots...

Lull leads San Francisco past Santa Clara 78-72

Feb. 10, 2019 01:51 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jimbo Lull posted 16 points and nine rebounds as San Francisco topped Santa Clara 78-72 on Saturday night. Charles Minlend had 14...

San Francisco head coach Kyle Smith, left, speaks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Clarke leads No. 4 Gonzaga over San Francisco 92-62

By Nicholas K. Geranios Feb. 07, 2019 11:48 PM EST

Fitts leads Saint Mary's over San Francisco 86-80

Feb. 02, 2019 06:17 PM EST
MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Malik Fitts scored a career-high 30 points, Jordan Ford added 26 points and Saint Mary's held off a late rally to beat San Francisco 86-80 on...

Pineiro leads rally that carries USD to 67-63 win vs USF

By Bernie Wilson Jan. 27, 2019 12:33 AM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Isaiah Pineiro, San Diego's leading scorer and rebounder, had only six points and one rebound at halftime, when the Toreros looked to be in big...

McCarthy, Ferrari lead San Francisco past Portland 83-61

Jan. 25, 2019 12:06 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt McCarthy scored 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting, Frankie Ferrari scored 18 and San Francisco beat Portland 83-61 on Thursday night. ...

San Francisco snaps 11-game skid against BYU, 82-63

Jan. 20, 2019 01:01 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Frankie Ferrari had 21 points and seven assists to help San Francisco beat BYU 82-63 on Saturday night and snap an 11-game losing streak against...

Minlend scores 14, key free throw in USF's win over Pacific

Jan. 18, 2019 12:00 AM EST
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Charles Minlend scored 14 points and made the first of two free throws with 3 seconds remaining and San Francisco defeated Pacific 53-52 on...

Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins, left, shoots against San Francisco guard Frankie Ferrari, bottom, and forward Nate Renfro (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in San Francisco, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
No. 5 Gonzaga holds off San Francisco

By Josh Dubow Jan. 13, 2019 12:21 AM EST

Minlend, Ferrari's late 3 help San Francisco beat Pepperdine

Jan. 05, 2019 10:35 PM EST
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Charles Minlend scored 21 points and Frankie Ferrari hit a 3-pointer with 14.2 seconds left to help San Francisco beat Pepperdine 72-69 on...

Ferrari hits 19, San Francisco wins with last-minute defense

Jan. 03, 2019 11:39 PM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Frankie Ferrari had 19 points, Jamaree Bouyea had a key free throw and blocked shot in the final eight seconds and San Francisco held off Saint...