SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Chris Anderson scored 14 points to lead San
Diego over Portland 61-50 Thursday night in the Western
Conference opener for both teams.



Anderson was 4 of 8 from the field. Ken Rancifer added 10 points
for the Toreros (8-8). Chris Manresa had nine points and 11
rebounds.



The score was tied at 27 at halftime in the game with eight lead
changes. San Diego shot 40.8 percent from the field for the
game, while Portland shot 35 percent.



Thomas van der Mars led Portland with 12 points. Ryan Nicholas
added 11 points and nine rebounds for the Pilots (7-9).