MBB | Gaels Look to Avenge Earlier Loss to Pacific This Week

MORAGA, Calif. — Saint Mary's (20-6, 7-4 WCC) will look to avenge an earlier loss this season to Pacific as they host the Tigers in their only game of the week this Saturday inside University Credit Union Pavilion.

GAME INFORMATION
Game No. 27 vs. Pacific (19-8, 7-4 WCC)
Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 15 at 5:00 p.m.
Location: University Credit Union Pavilion (Moraga, Calif.)
TV: Stadium (Noah Coslov, Doug Gottlieb)
Radio: Tune In (Alex Jensen, Dave Lewis)
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Gaels' all-time head to head record: 78-44 (Last meeting: 1/4/20, A, SMC 99 — PAC 107 (4OT))

ABOUT PACIFIC
The Tigers are currently tied with Saint Mary's at third in the conference standings with a 7-4 WCC record and are 19-8 overall. Pacific has won their last four games after dropping their previous three to Santa Clara, BYU, and Gonzaga.

Jahlil Tripp is the defending WCC Player of the Week and leads the team in points (15.2) and rebounds (8.8). Justin Moore is the Tigers' next leading scorer at 9.2 ppg.

As a team, Pacific has one of the better defenses in the conference as they're first in field goal percentage allowed, second in blocks, and second in rebounding margin. 12 different Tigers average double-digit minutes every game.

The team's first meeting of the year was a matchup for the ages as it was the first quadruple overtime game in Saint Mary's history. After a few wild endings at the buzzers of regulation and the first three overtimes, Pacific would pull away to take the game 107-99 inside Spanos Center. Jordan Ford scored a career-high 36 points in the contest while Tripp led the Tigers with 39.

RECOGNIZING GREATNESS
At Saturday's game, Saint Mary's will recognize the 10-year anniversary of their 2009-10 Sweet 16 Team that featured the likes of NBA champion Matthew Dellavedova, current assistant coach Mickey McConnell, the colorful former big man Omar Samhan, among others. Several members of the team will be present for an on-court ceremony at halftime.

Limited tickets remain for the game. Fans can get a seat for the contest by calling the Ticket Office at (925) 631-4689 (GoTx).

MAKE IT 13 STRAIGHT
With the Gaels' win on Thursday against San Diego, Saint Mary's completed their 13th straight season with at least 20 wins. SMC has made the playoffs in all previous 12 seasons including six trips to the NCAA Tournament.

The Gaels are currently plugged in as a 9-seed by ESPN's Joe Lunardi.

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Players Mentioned

#3 Jordan Ford: G; 6' 1"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#3 Jordan Ford
: 6' 1"; Senior
: G

Players Mentioned

#3 Jordan Ford

Players Mentioned

#3 Jordan Ford