MORAGA, Calif. – The Saint Mary's men's basketball team concluded its 12-day foreign tour down under on Thursday, returning to the Bay Area with a direct 13-hour flight from Sydney to San Francisco.
 
The flight home was the Gaels' sixth flight in the past 12 days, traveling through three countries, six cities, four hotels and countless new experiences and scenery.
 
"This was an experience of a lifetime, something I will remember forever," sophomore Malik Fitts said. "It was great team bonding and we came together as a team. We are ready to get back to work and prepare for the season."
 
Saint Mary's overall went 5-2 in its seven games, only dropping two games to the top NBL teams in Australia, the countries' top league.
 
The Gaels will have some time off before school starts on Aug. 27, reporting back on Sunday, Aug. 26.
 
Saint Mary's Foreign Tour Game Results
Date           Team                              Site                                             Result 
Aug. 6        Mainland Eagles             Christchurch, New Zealand       W, 95-66
Aug. 7        Mainland Eagles             Christchurch, New Zealand       W, 88-61
Aug. 9        Melbourne United           Melbourne, Australia                  L, 81-80
Aug. 10      Dandenong Rangers      Melbourne, Australia                  W, 92-78
Aug. 12      Hobart Chargers             Hobart, Tasmania                      W, 73-64
Aug. 14      Illawarra Hawks              Sydney, Australia                       W, 86-77
Aug. 15      Sydney Kings                 Sydney, Australia                        L, 84-56

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