The Westcliff men's basketball team secured the No. 2 seed in the Cal Pac standings with a 71-59 victory over UC Merced, concluding their season and marking an impressive second-half run.

The Big Picture

Westcliff's victory secures them a spot in the postseason tournament and sets the stage for a potential back-to-back championship run with the top two seeds receiving BYEs into the semifinals.

By the Numbers
  • Westcliff's final season record: 16-9 overall and 15-5 in Cal Pac
  • Percentage of field goals Westcliff shot in the second half: 57%
State of Play
  • Westcliff finished the season with a record of 16-9, securing the No. 2 seed in the Cal Pac standings
  • The top two seeds receive BYEs into the semifinals of the Cal Pac Championships
What's Next

The Warriors will now prepare for the Cal Pac Championships, aiming to defend their title starting March 1st with potential games until Sunday, March 3rd.

Bottom Line

Westcliff's win over UC Merced secured them the No. 2 seed, setting the stage for a strong postseason showing as they aim to defend their championship title, benefiting from a BYE into the semifinals.