On Saturday, October 29 in University Credit Union Pavilion, almost 300 supporters came out to the Men's Basketball Tip Off Dinner to kick-off the 2022-23 season. The night raised over $50,000 for the Men's Basketball program!
 

The evening started off with some hardware as the returning student-athletes and coaches were presented with their 2022 NCAA Tournament rings. Host Matt Maiocco welcomed the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics, Mike Matoso, who gave a facilities update and then the crowd saw some highlights from the very successful foreign tour to Australia this summer. 
 

Maiocco then had conversations with Logan Johnson and Kyle Bowen, then Alex Ducas and Mitchell Saxen. Each student-athlete provided some insight into this year's team and what fans can expect. 
 

To close out the evening, Coach Bennett joined Maiocco on stage for a season preview, what to expect from the group of senior leadership and our new faces.

Saint Mary's wraps up a season-opening five-game home stand on Saturday evening against Hofstra, with tip-off at 5:30 pm as part of Homecoming 2022 at Saint Mary's. The Gaels will then head out on the road for the first time during the season as they take part in the 2022 Paycom Wooden Legacy in Anaheim during Thanksgiving Week.

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