Saint Mary's Gaels saw their hopes for a Sweet 16 appearance dashed as they lost to the No. 2-seed Alabama in the NCAA Tournament second round, ending their season with a score of 80-66. Struggling with shooting, the Gaels recorded a low 34.3% field-goal percentage and a disappointing 25% in the first half. This marks the Gaels' fifth consecutive exit in the second round, highlighting their difficulties in advancing further in recent tournaments. Alabama continues its tournament journey, showcasing strong team performance with six players scoring in double figures.
Saint Mary's shot at the Sweet 16 went amiss Sunday, 15 years after reaching that NCAA Tournament stage for the only time in program history.
The Gaels have lost five straight appearances in the second round since their 2010 run to the Sweet 16.
Saint Mary's made a season-low 34.3% of their field-goal attempts, and just 25% in the first half en route to a 13-point deficit at the break.
Six Alabama players scored in double figures and the Crimson Tide made 51.8% of its field-goal attempts while hitting 7-of-17 3-point tries.
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