Alcala 1969

Coach Cunningham stated before the season, "This is going to be an interesting year." This was indeed an interesting year. Even though the final 10-15 record did not look as impressive as the 18-8 record from the previous season, the Toreritos lost seven games by only four points or less. The Toreritos got off to a bad start start in winning only one of the first six games, and going on to win only four of the first 16 outings. Even though the team lacked height, it proved to have plenty of shooting power. As a whole, the team shot 40 per cent from the field and 68 per cent from the free throw line. The team had plenty of talent which never quite molded until they reached the stretch of the sea­ son. Each player had their own night, but never on the same night. Steve Bajo scored 29 points against the Naval Air Station to hold the season record of points scored in one game. The Toreritos also ran into foul trouble. Against Westmont, USD out shot Westmont from the field and even out rebounded them. Mel Arnerich, mean­ while, was having his season high as he scored 27 points. Even with all this USD still lost the game 79- 77. The game had been decided from the line in which Westmont had 33 attempts to USD's 18.

Freshman Steve Clifford #5 and Larry Wiggins #23, team up to pressure a Pepperdine foe.

Center Tim Groff and forward Steve Clifford #5 combine for a post play.