SAC Men’s Basketball Routes Golden West, 89-67

SAC Men’s Basketball Routes Golden West, 89-67

SANTA ANA, Calif. - Kody Uyesugi and Kelvonte Ellis combined for 45 points to lead the Santa Ana Men's Basketball team to an 89-67 route of Golden West (3-19, 1-10) on Wednesday night. 

Uyesugi finished with five made threes while collecting four assists and four rebounds against the Rustlers. The freshman from Beckman High shot 9-of-15 overall in one of his best performances of the season.

Ellis, a 6'2 forward out of Warsaw, Virgina, had another dominant night inside the paint with eight rebounds and three blocks. He finished the night shooting 11-of-15 from the field for 22 points, bringing his season average to 15.2. 

The Dons also got production from Miles Sulka and Tyler Woods, who contributed 10 points and six rebounds a piece. Court Franklin added nine points and nine boards off the bench while Zeyu Shan grabbed nine rebounds to go with six points. 

With the win, Santa Ana completes the season sweep of the Rustlers and picks up their fourth Orange Empire Conference win. 

The Dons will be back at home on Friday to host the Irvine Valley Lasers (4-19, 0-11) at 5:00 p.m.