Chico State senior Marvin Timothy has played a role in a host of big victories for the men's basketball team over his four-plus seasons in the men's basketball program while helping lead the Wildcats to a conference title, berth in the Elite Eight, and two NCAA Championship Tournaments. However, he had not had the pleasure of enjoying a victory at Cal Poly Pomona.
Timothy ensured he did not graduate without one, taking full advantage of his time on the floor to help key the Wildcats' 70-66 victory over the 8th-ranked Broncos Saturday night in Pomona to earn Wildcat of the Week honors.
The center from Elk Grove (Franklin High School) contributed eight points, five rebounds, a career-high three blocked shots, and a steal in 15 minutes of action. The Wildcats needed every one of those points, rebounds, blocks, and his steal to seal the victory.
Timothy's second-half stint proved vital, giving the Wildcats a huge spark as they held off the hard-charging Broncos. He scored five points, grabbed five boards, and provided two blocked shots and a steal in eight minutes after intermission.
His offensive rebound and put-back with 11 minutes remaining pushed Chico State's lead to six. Following a blocked shot and rebound, he turned an offensive rebound into three-point play to stretch the lead back to six with 8:13 to go.
The effort mirrored much of what Timothy has contributed all season. He is averaging 17 points, 13 rebounds, and 2.2 blocked shots per 40 minutes of action this season.
Timothy and the Wildcats are back in action this week with games at Cal State San Bernardino (Thursday) and Cal State San Marcos (Saturday).
