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Mensah leads all players in scoring in San Diego State University win

Ghanaian Center Nathan Mensah delivered a game leading performance in San Diego State University’s latest win in the US Men’s College Basketball 2021-2022 Regular Season.

San Diego State beat University of California-San Diego 78-57 in the former’s eighth win in 11 outings this season; California has six wins and five losses this season.

Mensah Photo Courtesy: San Diego State University

Mensah registered 19 points to lead all players in scoring and added nine rebounds and two blocks in 27 minutes as a starter. He also led the game in rebounds. (Click highlighted text to watch game highlights)

The 6 foot 10 inch athletic defender scored nine of 12 two point shot attempts and converted one of two free throws in the contest that had him with zero turnovers and not attempt a three point shot.

He was one of four San Diego State players to score in double figures; California’s Jake Korsakowski came closest to Mensah’s scoring mark with 18 points in the contest.

San Diego State plays University of Nevada-Las Vegas on January 1, 2022 after it game against San Diego Christian University later today was cancelled.

Mensah is averaging 8.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.4 blocks in 25.9 minutes this season.

Credit: Basketballghana

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