Official Site of the Gaels · Nov 16, 2021
MBB | Defense Grounds Thunderbirds, Gaels Win Third-Straight
MORAGA, Calif. — Saint Mary's Men's Basketball faced what could have been its toughest task of the young season on Monday night, as the Gaels hosted Southern Utah. The Thunderbirds were one of the best offensive teams in the country one season ago, ranking inside the top-10 in the NCAA in points per game. The SMC defense returned to its stingy ways on Monday, however, shutting down the offensive attack and helping the Gaels to a 70-51 win. Saint Mary's improves to 3-0 on the campaign while the Thunderbirds drop to 1-2.
DOMINANT DEFENSE