MORAGA, Calif. – The Saint Mary’s women’s basketball team used another strong fourth quarter and defeated Washington State 75-71 on Saturday afternoon in McKeon Pavilion. With the win, Saint Mary’s improves to 8-2 while the Cougars fall to 8-2.
Washington State is off to its best start in 15 years as the Cougars entered the contest win a road win at San Diego and a home win over Gonzaga.
Saint Mary’s was rolling in the second-quarter and built an 18-point lead and led by a 40-27 score at the break. The Gaels would hold off a Washington State rally in the third quarter as the Gaels led 52-50 through three.