Saint Mary's Gaels rallied from a 12-point deficit to secure a narrow 59-56 victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. This win is significant as it marks the third time in four years the Gaels have advanced past the first round. Despite a rough start with three-point shooting, the team managed to find their rhythm, especially with contributions from Jordan Ross and Augustus Marciulionis. Saint Mary's will next face No. 2-seed Alabama, with the potential of reaching the Sweet 16 for the second time in program history.
Saint Mary's coach Randy Bennett praised the team's victory, calling it special. The Gaels overcame a challenging first half to achieve the win.
With four players scoring in double digits, including Jordan Ross and Augustus Marciulionis, the Gaels completed a notable comeback against Vanderbilt.
Despite struggling initially with their 3-point shooting, Saint Mary's rallied to secure a 59-56 victory, proving their resilience in crucial moments.
The victory marks Saint Mary's third first-round win in four years, setting up a challenging matchup against second-seeded Alabama in the next round.
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