MORAGA, Calif. — After dropping just their second conference loss to No. 1 Gonzaga on Saturday, No. 22 Saint Mary’s (23-3, 13-2 WCC) bounced back with a dominating 81-48 rout over the Loyola Marymount Lions during Thursday’s contest at McKeon Pavilion.
And while the first few minutes saw an active, high percentage exchange from both sides, the deciding tempo was established early by the Gaels. From then on, they never let up. It was the consistent cutthroat defense matched by surgeon like shooting that facilitated the rout, marking Saint Mary’s 11th straight win over the Lions.