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Yahoo
23-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Alabama Basketball 2024-25 Opponent Preview: Saint Mary's Gaels
After picking up a first round NCAA Tournament win Friday afternoon over Robert Morris, a round of 32 showdown with the Saint Mary's Gaels now awaits the Alabama Crimson Tide. The No. 7 seed in the East Region, Saint Mary's is making their fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance this season, as well as their third round of 32 showing over the last four years. Saint Mary's is also coming off one of the program's best regular seasons in recent memory, and are now looking to make the program's first Sweet 16 appearance since 2010. Here are a few things you need to know about Alabama's second round NCAA Tournament, the Saint Mary's Gaels. Conference: WCC Arena: UCU Pavilion, Moraga, California 2024-25 Record: 29-5 overall (17-1 in WCC) Ranking: No. 20 in AP Poll, No. 19 in Coaches Poll NCAA Tournament Seed: No. 7 in East Region Out of the WCC, Saint Mary's entered the NCAA Tournament ranked as a Top 20 team nationally according to both the AP and Coaches' Polls. The Gaels, who are the No. 7 seed in the East Region, also sit at 29-5 overall for the 2024-25 season, and were the WCC regular season champions who owned a 17-1 record in conference play. Head Coach: Randy Bennett Associate Head Coach: Mickey McConnell Assistant Coach: Joe Rahon Assistant Coach: EJ Rowland Assistant Coach: Dan Sheets Assistant Coach: Trey Touchet Leading the Gaels program is long-time head coach Randy Bennett, who has been at the helm of the Saint Mary's basketball team since the 2001-02 season. Under the leadership of Bennett, Saint Mary's has made 11 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, with the Gaels' deepest run having been to the Sweet 16 back in 2010. PPG: 73.1 (No. 200 in NCAA) PPG Allowed: 60.5 (No. 4 in NCAA) FG%: 45.4 2P%: 52.2 3P%: 32.2 FT%: 69.4 RPG: 39.8 APG: 15.3 SPG: 6.1 BPG: 4 Stats-wise, the Gaels most notable statistic is their points allowed per game to opponents, which ranks No. 4 in the nation with only 60.5 a contest. Saint Mary's is also averaging 73.1 points per game offensively this season, and are among the nation's top teams when it comes to offensive rebounding, ranking No. 11 nationally with 13.9 a game. Augustas Marciulionis, Guard - Senior Paulius Murauskas, Forward - Sophomore Mitchell Saxen, Center - Graduate Student Luke Barrett, Guard/Forward - Redshirt Senior Jordan Ross, Guard - Sophomore In conclusion, Saint Mary's has three players averaging in double figures led by senior guard Augustus Marciulionis at 14.3 points per game, while also averaging six assists a contest. The two others players averaging in double figures are both Paulius Murauskas and Mitchell Saxen in the frontcourt, each of which are also Saint Mary's leading rebounders. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama vs. Saint Mary's: March Madness preview of Gaels
NBC Sports
11-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
WCC Tournament - Gonzaga vs. No. 19 Saint Mary's Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
It is no surprise to see Gonzaga (24-8) and Saint Mary's (28-4) in the final of the West Coast Conference Tournament. Saint Mary's ended Pepperdine's Cinderella run with a 74-59 win over the Waves last night. Paulius Murauskas and Augustas Marciulionis each scored 15 points to lead the Gaels to the win. Gonzaga took care of business against San Francisco knocking off the Dons, 85-76. Graham Ike poured in 27 in the win for the Bulldogs. Saint Mary's won both regular season meetings between the schools this season. The Gaels covered the spread in each game. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch Bulldogs at Gaels Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Time: 9:00PM EST Site: Orleans Arena City: Las Vegas, NV Network/Streaming: ESPN Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for Bulldogs at Gaels The latest odds as of Tuesday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: Gonzaga Bulldogs (-175), Saint Mary's Gaels (+145) Spread: Bulldogs -3.5 Total: 137.5 points Bet the Edge is your source for all things sports betting. Get all of Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick's insight weekdays at 6AM ET right here or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Expert picks & predictions for Gonzaga at Saint Mary's Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today's Bulldogs & Gaels game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on Saint Mary's on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play ATS on the Saint Mary's Gaels +3.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 137.5. Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary's: Top betting trends and recent stats The Game Total UNDER has cashed in 6 straight games between Saint Mary's and Gonzaga Saint Mary's has won 3 in a row and covered the spread in 3 straight against Gonzaga Gonzaga is 8-2 in its last 10 games Saint Mary's has won 7 in a row and 9 of their last 10 If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
Washington Post
11-03-2025
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- Washington Post
No. 19 Saint Mary's back in WCC Tournament final after defeating Pepperdine 74-59
LAS VEGAS — Augustas Marciulionis and Paulius Murauskas each scored 15 points and No. 19 and top-seeded Saint Mary's defeated No. 9 seed Pepperdine 74-59 in the West Coast Conference Tournament semifinals Monday night. The Gaels (28-4) play second-seeded Gonzaga — which defeated No. 3 San Francisco 85-76 — in the championship game Tuesday night, with the winner receiving the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Defending tournament champion Saint Mary's, which has won seven consecutive games and 17 of 18, won't have to sweat out making the Big Dance for the fourth time in a row.
USA Today
20-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Saint Mary's Gaels vs. Portland Pilots: Live stream info, TV channel, game time
How to watch Saint Mary's Gaels vs. Portland Pilots: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | February 19 The Saint Mary's Gaels (23-4, 13-1 WCC) will try to extend a three-game winning streak when hosting the Portland Pilots (10-17, 5-9 WCC) on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at University Credit Union Pavilion. This game is at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. In its most recent game, Saint Mary's (CA) beat Washington State, 77-56, at home. Its top scorers were Paulius Murauskas (30 PTS, 10 REB, 63.16 FG%, 2-6 from 3PT) and Augustas Marciulionis (16 PTS, 7 AST, 4 STL, 38.46 FG%). Portland defeated Loyola Marymount 89-78 at home last time out, and were led by Max Mackinnon (29 PTS, 8 REB, 64.29 FG%, 4-6 from 3PT) and Vukasin Masic (21 PTS, 9 REB, 58.33 FG%, 5-8 from 3PT). Before this matchup, here's everything you need to get ready for Wednesday's college basketball action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Saint Mary's (CA) vs. Portland: How to watch on TV or live stream Game day: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Game time: 10:00 PM ET 10:00 PM ET Location: Moraga, California Moraga, California Arena: University Credit Union Pavilion University Credit Union Pavilion TV Channel: ESPN+ ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ - Watch NOW Watch college basketball on ESPN+! Gaels vs. Pilots odds and spread Spread Favorite: Gaels (-23.5) Gaels (-23.5) Moneyline: Saint Mary's (CA) (-8333), Portland (+2013) Saint Mary's (CA) (-8333), Portland (+2013) Total: 140.5 points College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 3:34 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Watch college basketball on ESPN+!
USA Today
12-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Washington State at Saint Mary's (CA) odds, tips and betting trends
The Washington State Cougars (16-10, 6-7 WCC) hope to stop a four-game road losing streak when they visit the Saint Mary's Gaels (22-4, 12-1 WCC) on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET. In this preview, we investigate the Saint Mary's (CA) vs. Washington State odds and lines for this matchup. The Gaels and the Cougars meet with no line currently set for the game. Saint Mary's (CA) is 12-13-0 against the spread this season compared to Washington State's 14-12-0 ATS record. A total of 11 out of the Gaels' games this season have hit the over, and 13 of the Cougars' games have gone over. Over the past 10 games, Saint Mary's (CA) has a 7-3 record against the spread while going 9-1 overall. Washington State has gone 3-7 against the spread and 3-7 overall in its last 10 matches. Get ready for this matchup with everything you need to know about Saturday's college basketball action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll How to watch Saint Mary's (CA) vs. Washington State Game day: Saturday, February 15, 2025 Saturday, February 15, 2025 Game time: 10:00 PM ET 10:00 PM ET TV Channel: ESPN2 Saint Mary's (CA) vs. Washington State prediction Saint Mary's (CA) 79, Washington State 66 Against the spread Saint Mary's (CA) is 12-13-0 ATS this season. Washington State has compiled a 14-12-0 record against the spread this year. The Gaels put up 74.6 points per game, just 1.7 fewer points than the 76.3 the Cougars allow. When Saint Mary's (CA) scores more than 76.3 points, it is 4-5 against the spread and 10-0 overall. Washington State is 9-3 against the spread and 11-1 overall when allowing fewer than 74.6 points. The Cougars average 18.2 more points per game (78.9) than the Gaels allow (60.7). When it scores more than 60.7 points, Washington State is 14-10 against the spread and 16-8 overall. Saint Mary's (CA)'s record is 12-13 against the spread and 22-4 overall when it allows fewer than 78.9 points. Players to watch Saint Mary's (CA) Mitchell Saxen puts up 10.6 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest. At the other end, he posts 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocked shots. Paulius Murauskas paces the Gaels at 8.2 rebounds per contest, while also averaging 1.5 assists and 12.1 points. Washington State
