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The St. Mary's Gaels basketball team, also known as Mount St. Mary's, is a college basketball team that competes in the NCAA Tournament. The team has had various successful runs in the tournament, including a game against Gonzaga Bulldogs that ended with a score of 51-58, with Gonzaga taking the win. The team also played in the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, facing off against Vanderbilt Commodores in the First Round. The team has had notable players, such as Cooper Flagg, who played despite a sprained ankle, and Tyrese Proctor, who scored 19 points in a game.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| St Mary's Gaels' previous game score | 51-58 (Lost to Gonzaga Bulldogs) |
| St Mary's Gaels' rank | 19th |
| St Mary's Gaels' next game | 21 March 2025, 7:15 PM UTC against Vanderbilt Commodores |
| St Mary's Gaels' opponent's rank | 7th |
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St Mary's Gaels vs Vanderbilt Commodores
The Saint Mary's Gaels and Vanderbilt Commodores men's college basketball teams faced off in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on March 21, Friday, at 3:15 pm EDT. The seventh-seeded Gaels were the favourites to advance to the second round, with a 4.5-point lead in predictions. The game's over/under was set at 135.5 or 136.5.
The Saint Mary's Gaels were the eventual winners of the game, with a final score of 59-56. The team was led by Jordan Ross, who keyed a second-half rally while star player Augustas Marciulionis dealt with foul trouble. Other notable players for the Gaels include Mikey Lewis, who averages 1.7 made 3-pointers per game, and Mitchell Saxen, the WCC Defensive Player of the Year.
The Vanderbilt Commodores put up a strong fight, with Devin McGlockton averaging 10.3 points and 7.9 rebounds, and Tyler Nickel leading in steals with 1.7 per game and in three-pointers, hitting 2.4 threes per game.
The Saint Mary's Gaels had a strong season leading up to the game, with a record of 28-5, 18-2 against WCC opponents, and a 10-3 record in non-conference play. They averaged 73.5 points per game, outscoring opponents by 12.8 points per game, and had a +424 scoring differential. Their opponents, on the other hand, averaged 60.3 points per game. The Gaels also boasted one of the nation's best defences, ranking fourth in college basketball defensively, allowing 82.4 points per 100 possessions.
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St Mary's Gaels vs Gonzaga Bulldogs
Saint Mary's and Gonzaga have faced off several times in recent years, with Saint Mary's coming out on top in most of the games.
On February 24, 2025, the Saint Mary's Gaels beat the Gonzaga Bulldogs 74-67 to clinch the West Coast Conference (WCC) championship for the third consecutive season. The Gaels led 41-31 at halftime, but the Bulldogs came back strong in the second half, tying the game at 46-46 with 12:50 left. However, the Gaels pulled away in the final minutes to secure the victory. Mikey Lewis led the way for Saint Mary's with 18 points, while Mitchell Saxen added 16 points and 9 rebounds.
In the 2025 WCC Tournament championship game, the Gonzaga Bulldogs avenged their regular-season losses to the Saint Mary's Gaels, winning 58-51. The Bulldogs' victory secured the WCC's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Braden Huff starred for Gonzaga, scoring 18 points, while Mitchell Saxen led Saint Mary's with 20 points.
In another close matchup on March 13, 2025, the Gonzaga Bulldogs edged out the Saint Mary's Gaels 54-49 to win the WCC Tournament championship. The game was tightly contested, with the Bulldogs pulling away in the final minutes. Braden Huff and Ryan Nembhard stood out for Gonzaga, while Mitchell Saxen kept the Gaels in the game with some crucial baskets.
In a more lopsided contest on March 12, 2024, the Saint Mary's Gaels defeated the Gonzaga Bulldogs 69-60. Aidan Mahaney and Mitchell Saxen were the top performers for Saint Mary's, with 23 and 19 points respectively. This game interrupted the Bulldogs' dominance in the West Coast Conference.
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St Mary's Gaels in the NCAA Tournament
The Saint Mary's Gaels men's basketball team has represented Saint Mary's College in Moraga, California, in the West Coast Conference of the NCAA since 1959. The team plays its home games at the University Credit Union Pavilion, which has a capacity of 3,500 and is one of the smaller gyms in the WCC.
The Gaels have made 13 NCAA Tournament appearances, with an overall record of 8-14 in tournament games. They have appeared in six National Invitation Tournaments, with a combined record of 7-7. The team's two historic rivals are the San Francisco Dons and the Santa Clara Broncos, two other Catholic schools in the WCC. More recently, the Saint Mary's Gaels have developed a rivalry with the Gonzaga University Bulldogs of Spokane, Washington.
In 2004-05, the Gaels earned an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament but lost in the first round. After rebuilding seasons in 2005-06 and 2006-07, the team had a strong season in 2007-08, ending up with another at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. However, they once again lost in the first round.
In 2010, the Gaels won their first NCAA Tournament game since 1959, defeating the Richmond Spiders. Led by Omar Samhan, they advanced to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in the 64-team era but then lost to 3-seed Baylor 72-49 to end their season with a record of 28-6.
The Gaels then compiled a 27-6 record in 2011-12, winning the outright WCC regular-season title and defeating Gonzaga in overtime in the WCC tournament final. However, they lost to Purdue in the first round of the NCAA tournament that year.
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St Mary's Gaels' player statistics
The Saint Mary's Gaels are a men's college basketball team. While I cannot find the net score for the team, I can provide some player statistics for the 2024-25 season.
On November 4, 2024, the team won their first game of the season. On November 11, Augustas Marciulionis set a season-high in assists in an NCAA game with 11 assists in the team's home win against Akron Zips, 87-68. He also scored 11 points, had 3 rebounds, 1 steal, and a 20 efficiency rating.
On December 12, Mitchell Puttkammer-Saxen set a season-high in blocks with 4 in a home win against Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners, 82-74. He also had 23 points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals, and a 26 efficiency rating.
On February 2, 2025, Paulius Murauskas scored a season-high 30 points in a home win against Washington State Cougars, 77-56. He also had 10 rebounds, 1 steal, and a 34 efficiency rating. On the same day, Augustas Marciulionis set a season-high efficiency rating of 34 in a road win against Oregon State Beavers, 49-63. He also had 15 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 steals.
The team's overall record for the 2024-25 season was 29-6, with a loss against Alabama in the final game of the season on March 23.
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St Mary's Gaels' previous games
The Saint Mary's Gaels basketball team has had a rich history, with several notable seasons and achievements.
In the 2008-2009 season, the Gaels had a strong start with a winning streak until their star guard Patty Mills suffered an injury. Despite Mills' return for the West Coast Conference (WCC) tournament, they lost to Gonzaga in the finals, missing out on the NCAA tournament. However, in March 2010, they earned an automatic bid for the 2010 NCAA tournament by defeating Gonzaga in the WCC Tournament championship game, claiming their second WCC tournament title since 1987.
The 2011-2012 season was another successful campaign for the Gaels, as they compiled a 27-6 record and went 14-2 in the WCC. They achieved a notable win over Gonzaga in Moraga and swept new conference member BYU. Saint Mary's spent much of the season ranked in the AP and Coaches' polls, ultimately winning the outright WCC regular-season title.
During the 2012-2013 season, the Gaels men's basketball program faced sanctions from the NCAA due to recruiting violations. Despite this setback, the team found success on the court, posting an undefeated conference record and winning the California Conference. In the 2013 spring playoffs, they defeated Colorado and Cal Poly before falling to Life University in the national championship match.
The Gaels also experienced a strong season in 2010-2011, finishing ranked fifth in the nation after advancing to the national semifinals. In the 2011-2012 season, they continued their success, achieving a perfect record and winning the Pacific Coast Conference championship. They defeated defending national champion Cal and Utah in the national quarterfinals before losing to Arkansas State in the semifinals.
Saint Mary's Gaels have developed a notable rivalry with the Gonzaga University Bulldogs of Spokane, Washington, and their home games are played at the University Credit Union Pavilion, which has a capacity of 3,500.
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Frequently asked questions
St. Mary's Gaels lost to the Gonzaga Bulldogs with a final score of 51-58.
St. Mary's Gaels are ranked #19 by FOX Sports. They are also ranked #20 by ESPN.
St. Mary's Gaels have a record of 51-58 in their last game against Gonzaga Bulldogs.
St. Mary's Gaels played against Vanderbilt Commodores on March 21, 2025, in the NCAA Tournament First Round.
St. Mary's Gaels play in Division 1 of the NCAA.
