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The Gonzaga Bulldogs (21-7, 12-3) are back in the McCarthey Athletic Center for the last time this season, set to honor their seniors while hoping to stave off,
But focusing solely on Saint Mary’s offense would be a mistake. Just ask Gonzaga — ranked 10 spots ahead of its West Coast rival in Kenpom rankings — how fun it is to go against the Gaels defense. The Bulldogs’ 58-point output in Moraga proves SMC can suppress a big-time team.
The bullpen was mostly strong. Sawyer Hawks pitched three hitless innings with one walk and five strikeouts Friday. On Saturday, Brennan Seiber, England Bryan, Matthew Shorey and Miller Green combined to allow no hits in 4â…“ innings with two walks and seven strikeouts, though Jakob Schulz did allow two runs while recording just one out.
Now beyond objective debate: Saint Mary’s has taken over as the West Coast Conference powerhouse. Not an insult or slam. Just the current reality. The 74-67 Gaels win Saturday on Gonzaga’s homecourt was the fourth in the last five games against the Zags, and gave the visitors their second straight conference regular-season title.
The Saint Mary’s Gaels (25-4, 15-1 WCC) will attempt to build on a five-game winning streak when they visit the Loyola Marymount Lions (16-13, 8-9 WCC) on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at
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