"Saint Mary's used a 19-2 run spanning the two halves and a dominant rebounding performance to avenge an earlier loss at Santa Clara by taking down the Broncos 86-67 in a battle of teams tied for second place. The Gaels (26-4, 15-2) will remain at home Saturday night for its latest showdown against two-decades long rival Gonzaga."
"Gonzaga (28-2, 16-1) clinched at least a share of the WCC title Wednesday with its 89-48 rout of Portland, which had dealt the Zags their only conference defeat. The Zags, who are leaving the WCC for the rebuilt Pac-12 next season, will make their final appearance in Moraga as a conference rival."
"Sophomore guard Mikey Lewis of Oakland delivered a terrific game for Saint Mary's, totaling 21 points, seven assists and four steals. The Gaels, which trailed by five points with five minutes left in the first half, led by as many as 23 points in the final minutes of the game."
Saint Mary's College basketball extended its program record to 25 consecutive home victories by defeating Santa Clara 86-67 on Wednesday night. The Gaels (26-4, 15-2) dominated with a 19-2 run spanning both halves and superior rebounding. A win Saturday against Gonzaga would secure a share of their fourth consecutive WCC championship. Sophomore guard Mikey Lewis led Saint Mary's with 21 points, seven assists, and four steals. Gonzaga (28-2, 16-1) clinched at least a share of the WCC title by routing Portland 89-48. The teams have split their last 10 meetings since 2022-23. Saturday's matchup marks Gonzaga's final conference appearance in Moraga before joining the Pac-12.
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