Chico State forward/center Malik Duffy matched his career high with 17 points Thursday night against 13th-ranked UC San Diego. Saturday, the sophomore from Sacramento blew it out of the water, scoring 26 to lead the Wildcats to win that snapped a four-game losing skid.
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Duffy averaged 21.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game while shooting 64 percent from the field (14-22) and from 3-point range (9-14).
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In Saturday's win, Duffy drained 8-of-12 shots, including 6-of-7 threes, as the Wildcats tied the school record with 18 made threes as a team. He also pulled down a game-high seven rebounds, dished out three assists, and grabbed a steal.
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Thursday night, Duffy hit 6-of-10 shots, including 3-of-7 from beyond the arc. He also pulled down four rebounds.
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Duffy currently ranks third in the California Collegiate Athletic Association in made threes per game (2.3) and fifth in 3-point shooting percentage (.407). He's a sharp-shooter all over the court, knocking down 52 percent of his shots inside the arc, and 94 percent of his free throw attempts this season.
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Duffy also ranks 10th in the CCAA in rebounds per game (6.1) and leads the Wildcats in scoring at 11.2 points per game.
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The Wildcats are back in Acker Gym Saturday, hosting rival Humboldt State at 7:30 p.m.
