MORAGA, Calif. – Saint Mary's men's basketball announced the addition of five non-conference home games at University Credit Union Pavilion and one road game today, adding to the three-game multi-team tournament announced Thursday.

The Gaels have worked continuously over the past couple of months to adjust their non-conference schedule based on the NCAA start date and the amount of games teams can play this season. Saint Mary's is allowed to play up to 27 games this season due to the NCAA change in the calendar. The 16-game West Coast Conference schedule was announced last month.

The home opener is slated for Tuesday, Dec. 1 with the Gaels hosting Nicholls State. Saint Mary's is in the process of finalizing their final two non-conference games and will be announced at a later date.

All games will be streamed live on SMCGaels.com and the WCC Network. The official television list of games is still a work in progress with ESPN, CBS Sports Net and Stadium working on the calendar. An official television release will be announced soon.

The current non-conference schedule for SMC is as follows:

Day        Date            Opponent                                       Time (PT)
Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic (Sanford Pentagon)
Wed.    Nov. 25           vs. Memphis (ESPN2)                    1:30 PM
Thur.    Nov. 26           vs. West Virginia or Texas A&M      TBD
Fri.       Nov. 27             TBD                                               TBD
 
Tues.     Dec. 1            Nicholls State                                 TBD
Tues.     Dec. 8            UTEP                                              TBD
Sat.       Dec. 12          at Utah State                                   TBD
Tues.     Dec. 15         Eastern Washington                         TBD
Sat.       Dec. 19          Colorado State                                 TBD
Wed.     Dec. 30          Sacramento State                            TBD
The WCC schedule kicks off Jan. 2, when the Gaels face the Pepperdine Waves on Saturday at University Credit Union Pavilion. For the full 2020-21 schedule, click HERE.

ADDITIONAL NEWS

• 2020 Virtual Tip Off Dinner, Nov. 18: 49ers Insider for NBC Sports Bay Area Matt Maiocco will once again host the Tip Off Dinner for men's hoops and will be joined by former Gael and NBA Champion Matthew Dellavedova as well as ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi. Tickets for the event are $50 per person and the show also begins at 5:45 p.m. Follow the link HERE to sign up. Questions? Reach out to Athletic Development at athleticdev@stmarys-ca.edu or call (925) 631-4966.
   
• Gael Cutouts: Upload your photo and cheer on the Gaels at UCU Pavilion this season! We are all excited that Saint Mary's basketball is back, but we understand that it's not quite the same since YOU, THE FANS, are not be able to attend in person. But that doesn't mean you can't be there in body (well, sort of) and spirit, supporting your Gael Basketball Program! Click here for more information GAEL CUTOUTS
   
• Gaels Give Back: Loyal season ticket holders who renewed their season tickets this season, will have three options for the upcoming season. Fans that did not renew before the June deadline, still have options to retain their season tickets as well. There are three options season ticket holders may choose prior to the Dec. 1, 2020 deadline. Click here for more information GAELS GIVE BACK

For additional info or questions call 925-631-4689 or email smctickets@stmarys-ca.edu