MORAGA, Calif. — After splitting a true road trip last weekend, Saint Mary's enjoyed a week off and a much-needed return to University Credit Union Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. With an earlier tip-off against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, the Gaels found their rhythm early and often in a 80-59 victory over the Gauchos. With the win, Saint Mary's improves to 9-2 while dropping UC Santa Barbara to 5-3.
STARTING OUT FRONT
So often this season, Saint Mary's has struggled to score early in games, leading to some tight contests going into the half.