MORAGA, Calif. – The Saint Mary's Gaels jumped out to an early double-digit lead and never looked back in a 65-48 victory over the Portland Pilots Thursday night at McKeon Pavilion. Sophomore guard Marcus Shaver Jr. led the Pilots with 13 points, while Malik Fitts finished with 17 points and eight rebounds for Saint Mary's.
The Gaels improved to 20-10 overall and 11-4 in West Coast Conference play with the victory, while the Pilots fall to 7-23 and 0-15 in the league. Saint Mary's has secured its 12th consecutive 20-win season, while the Portland losing streak extends to 16 games.