San Diego Routs Biola in Season Opener
San Diego opened its season with a 79-62 win over Biola behind balanced scoring from Sekou Konneh and Marqui Worthy.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
San Diego defeated Biola 79-62 on Monday in its season debut. The Toreros took the lead with 18:56 remaining in the first half, led 43-29 at halftime, and pulled away with a 7-0 run after the break.
Why it matters
The opening win gives San Diego an early result to build on as the season begins. It also shows multiple scorers contributing in a season-opening victory.
Sekou Konneh led San Diego with 15 points and seven rebounds, while Marqui Worthy scored 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting from the field. Charlie Gehler paced Biola with 13 points, and the box score does not include further advanced metrics.
The players
Sekou Konneh
Sekou Konneh is a San Diego basketball player who led the team with 15 points and seven rebounds in the season opener.
Marqui Worthy
Marqui Worthy is a San Diego basketball player who scored 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting in the season opener.
The details
Chace Holley scored 10 points in the first half as San Diego built its lead. Dusty Stromer added 12 points for the Toreros, while Brycen Mackenzie and Grayson Sinek each scored in double figures for Biola, with Sinek adding two steals and two blocks.
Timeline
Monday: San Diego defeated Biola 79-62 in its season debut.
Friday: San Diego hosts Tarleton State.
Season Trajectory
Because this is a season opener, the 79-62 result establishes San Diego's early record but does not yet shift its standing in the broader competitive picture. The extraction provides no standings, conference context, or historical comparison to place the win against.
Fantasy managers tracking Sekou Konneh and Marqui Worthy have an early data point from their 15-point performances. The Friday home game against Tarleton State is the next chance to see whether the same scorers keep the rotation running.
The takeaway
San Diego's opener showed several players contributing on offense, which matters for a team early in its season. Watching whether that balance holds against Tarleton State on Friday will be the clearer test.
What happens next
San Diego hosts Tarleton State on Friday.
Further reading
For more on the program, see Basketball coverage in San Diego.
