SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Aidan Mahaney scored 20 factors and Saint Mary’s rallied late to beat Gonzaga 64-62 on Saturday evening, upping the Gaels’ win streak to 10.
Saint Mary’s 64, Gonzaga 62: Field rating
Mahaney sank 7 of 17 photographs with 4 3-pointers for the Gaels (18-6, 9-0 West Coast Convention), who maintained sole possession of first place with the win.
Josh Jefferson totaled 16 factors and 11 rebounds for his fourth double-double of the season for Saint Mary’s. Mitchell Saxen had 15 factors and Augustas Marciulionis scored 11.
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— Saint Mary’s Hoops (@saintmaryshoops) February 4, 2024
Ryan Nembhard had 18 factors on 7-for-13 taking pictures to guide the Bulldogs (16-6, 7-2), who noticed a five-game win streak finish. Anton Watson had 16 factors and 10 rebounds for his seventh double-double, whereas Graham Ike had 12 factors and 12 rebounds for his sixth.
Gonzaga had the lead for 30:22, however Jefferson’s 3-pointer capped an 8-0 run and Saint Mary’s led 60-55 with 2:37 remaining and the Gaels stayed in entrance from there.
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