Murauskas Scores 24 as Saint Mary's Downs Portland 75-69

Murauskas scores 24 as Saint Mary's downs Portland 75-69

Led by Paulius Murauskas' 24 points, the Saint Mary's Gaels defeated the Portland Pilots 75-69 on Saturday.

Foxwell, O’Donnell combine for 45 as shorthanded Pilots put a scare in Saint Mary’s

PORTLAND, Ore. – With just nine active players available – including a graduate assistant coach activated this week – the Portland Pilots had chances late but ultimately fell short in a 75-69 loss to the Saint Mary's Gaels Saturday at Chiles Center. Joel Foxwell matched a season high with 27 points and James O'Donnell was 9-for-9 from field with 18 points to lead the Pilots (10-12, 3-6 WCC).

MBB | Gaels Drain Nine Threes to Sink Pilots, 75-69

The Portland Pilots put up all they could muster against the Saint Mary's Gaels, but when the dust all settled, it was the Gaels who reigned victorious, 75-69 at the Chiles Center Saturday night. The Gaels led for nearly 35 minutes of the contest, and only trailed for 14 seconds, burying shot after shot to curtail every Pilot run.