MORAGA, Calif. (AP) Jock Landale had 15 points and 13 rebounds and No. 20 Saint Mary's jumped to a quick lead it never relinquished to beat Western Kentucky 73-51 on Wednesday night.
Evan Fitzner scored eight of his team's first 12 points as the Gaels took control from the tip. He finished with 11 points and three 3-pointers, while Emmett Naar had 14 points and six assists.
Justin Johnson and Que Johnson each scored 11 points to lead Western Kentucky (4-6).
Saint Mary's coach Randy Bennett has challenged his team recently to play with more defensive fire, and the Gaels shut down Pancake Thomas.