Box Score SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The No. 20 ranked Saint Mary's College men's basketball team opened the season in thrilling fashion, beating Wisconsin 65-63 in overtime Tuesday night at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D.
In a back-and-forth game, Saint Mary's used excellent defense down the stretch and timely shooting to beat the Badgers. The Gaels erased a 3-point deficit with 2 minutes remaining in the game and scored the final five points, while blanking Wisconsin.
Senior Jordan Ford showed why he was named to three national preseason watch lists, as he scored a game-high 26 points, including 4-for-8 from 3-point range and added three assists and three steals.