SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — Dominican University men's basketball opened its 2026-27 season Monday night as they welcomed the Torros into the Igloo. This was head coach Greg Rahns first game under the helm for Dominican.
The Penguins came out strong, taking a 32-26 lead into halftime behind an efficient offensive performance. Dominican was led by Carter Reid, who scored 19 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including three three-pointers, to pace the Penguins.
Stephen Ransom recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, while Andrew Pengel added nine points and three assists. Kevin Carney contributed six points and four assists in his Dominican debut.
Dominican maintained its advantage through the opening 20 minutes, but Cal State Dominguez Hills responded after the break, outscoring the Penguins 57-31 in the second half to take control of the contest.
Reid finished as the game's leading scorer for Dominican with 19 points, while Ransom's 13 points and 10 rebounds highlighted the Penguins' efforts on both ends of the floor. Kam Cigar chipped in five points off the bench, and Vince Ellis added four points and five rebounds.
Dominican finished the night shooting 40 percent from the field and 74.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Penguins also recorded 15 fast-break points and 25 assists.
The Penguins will look to bounce back Friday, Nov. 13, when they take on Cal State East Bay at the PacWest/CCAA Challenge in Sacramento, Calif. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
