MORAGA, Calif. -- Saint Mary's celebrated its school-record 16th straight win the same way as the previous 15 -- with no announcement over the loudspeakers and no recognition of any sort.
Just a few handshakes and hugs, typical of the 16th-ranked Gaels all season.
Jordan Ford tied his career high with 20 points, including 16 in the first half, and Saint Mary's beat Portland 72-55 on Saturday night.
The Gaels (21-2, 10-0 West Coast Conference) never trailed and led by as many as 24 while eclipsing the 2008-09 team for most consecutive wins.
"Obviously we take some pride in that but we've got bigger goals that we want to accomplish," Ford said.