Humboldt Men’s Basketball Wins Overtime Thriller Against Toros

Cal Poly Humboldt staged a dramatic overtime victory over Cal State Dominguez Hills, outlasting the Toros 97-91 Thursday night at Lumberjack Arena. The Lumberjacks improved to 5-6 overall and 3-2 in California Collegiate Athletic Association play, marking a second straight win that helped stabilize an early-season stretch marked by tight contests.

The win was built on an efficient offensive night and depth scoring. Humboldt shot 53.2 percent from the field and 48.1 percent from three-point range, with six players finishing in double figures. Wayne Hampton III led the charge with a career-high 22 points, adding five assists and a flawless 10-for-10 showing at the free-throw line. Reserve guard Drew Ardouin supplied 20 points off the bench, burying four triples to stretch the defense. Zaveion Bineyard contributed 15 points and six rebounds, Dorrell Thomas scored 14 including four three-pointers, Shakir Odunewu added 10 points and five rebounds, and Rob Jenkins finished with 10 points and seven assists.

The contest was tightly contested throughout, featuring 15 ties and 17 lead changes, forcing extra time before Humboldt sealed the victory at the free-throw line in the overtime period. The win underscored the team’s ability to execute under pressure and demonstrated the depth coach and fans have been seeking this season.

For the local community, the result matters on multiple fronts. On the court, a 3-2 conference mark keeps the Lumberjacks competitive in the CCAA race and provides a platform for continued growth as the schedule intensifies. Off the court, an energized home crowd at Lumberjack Arena highlighted the role college athletics play in campus life and local economy, drawing students, faculty and residents together and supporting vendors and businesses near the university.

Following the Dominguez Hills game, Humboldt returned home Sunday for a matinee against Cal State Los Angeles as part of a CCAA weekend doubleheader. The recent string of close wins offers the Lumberjacks momentum heading into the middle of conference play, with balanced scoring and improved shooting pointing to a team capable of sustained competitiveness. Local supporters will watch upcoming home dates as opportunities to sustain crowd energy and help preserve the home-court edge that proved decisive in overtime.