MBB | Second Half Improvements Not Enough, as Gaels Fall to Xavier

LAS VEGAS — Game two of the Continental Tires Main Event for the Gaels (2-3) pitted them against the Xavier Musketeers (3-2) in the third place game. Unfortunately, the early season offensive woes persisted for the Gaels, who were limited to just 49 points in the game, falling 66-49.

Saint Mary's recent offensive drought continued into the first half of this one, as the Gaels were limited to just 18 points on 21% shooting, their lowest in a half this season. A persistent defensive effort would keep Saint Mary's in the contest, as they trailed the Musketeers by just 10 heading into the halftime break. The brightest spot for the Gaels in half number one was Augustas Marciulionis, who scored…