Elks Fall To Life Pacific

San Dimas, CA – The Stanton University men's basketball team faced a tough night on the road, dropping their contest against Life Pacific with a final score of 91-73 on November 8, 2025. The Elks, who fell to a 1-5 record, were unable to contain Life Pacific's offense, particularly in the second half.

The first half was closely contested, with Life Pacific holding a narrow 40-39 lead going into the locker room. However, Life Pacific pulled away in the second half, outscoring Stanton 51-34 to secure the victory.

Leading the Charge for the Elks

Stanton's scoring was headlined by a pair of 13-point performances from Alex Stein and reserve guard Jermaine Patton Jr. Stein, a starter, was efficient, shooting 5-7 from the field and adding 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Patton Jr. provided a spark off the bench, going 5-9 from the floor.

Other key contributors for the Elks included:

• Nigel McKay with 11 points and 5 rebounds.

• Duje Srzic with 10 points and a team-high 6 rebounds.

Looking Ahead

Despite the loss, the Elks showed glimpses of offensive potential, shooting 45.6% from the field as a team. However, they struggled from beyond the arc (18.8%) and committed 18 turnovers.

Stanton University continues its non-conference schedule as they prepare to work their way toward the beginning of their Cal Pac matches in the coming weeks. The team will look to build on their individual successes and tighten up their overall performance as they get ready for conference play.