Malia Latu Paces The Gaels in Scoring for This Week’s Shamrock Student-Athlete of the Week
12/8/2025 3:08:00 PM | Women's Basketball
MORAGA, Calif. - Graduate transfer Malia Latu led the Saint Mary's women's basketball team in scoring this week as they went 2-1 with wins over San Jose State and Grand Canyon, earning her first Shamrock Office Solutions Student-Athlete of the Week award.
Latu showcased her 1-v-1 ability and off the dribble skill as she broke out for a season high 18 points in the Gaels 62-54 road win over Grand Canyon Sunday afternoon. She did all her damage off the bench as the Palo Alto native finished 5-for-13 from the field, 2-for-3 from beyond the arc and an efficient 6-for-7 from the free throw line. Earlier in the week, Latu went 3-for-4 from the field for eight points and four rebounds as the Gaels outlasted the Spartans 58-53.
She finished the week with 30 points, eight rebounds, one assist and four steals on 42% shooting. The Gaels are now 7-4 overall and will return home for their final two non-conference games of the season, hosting Fresno State this Wednesday, December 10th and then New Mexico State next Saturday, December 20th. Tickets for both games can be bought online at smcgaels.com/tickets.
Be sure to follow your Gaels on Facebook, Instagram, and X to get all the latest Saint Mary's athletics updates and information.
ALSO NOMINATED: Andrew McKeever (MBB), Madison Dwyer (WT&F)
#GaelsRise
Latu showcased her 1-v-1 ability and off the dribble skill as she broke out for a season high 18 points in the Gaels 62-54 road win over Grand Canyon Sunday afternoon. She did all her damage off the bench as the Palo Alto native finished 5-for-13 from the field, 2-for-3 from beyond the arc and an efficient 6-for-7 from the free throw line. Earlier in the week, Latu went 3-for-4 from the field for eight points and four rebounds as the Gaels outlasted the Spartans 58-53.
Q1 | SMC 9-7 GCU
— Saint Mary's Women's Basketball (@GaelsWBB) December 7, 2025
Malia Latu to the rack PLUS the foul! #GaelsRise @WCChoops pic.twitter.com/oHQ4nkVBy6
Q3 | SMC 37-30 GCU
— Saint Mary's Women's Basketball (@GaelsWBB) December 7, 2025
La-two, La-THREEEEEE! #GaelsRise @WCChoops pic.twitter.com/GnSFTZnqOq
She finished the week with 30 points, eight rebounds, one assist and four steals on 42% shooting. The Gaels are now 7-4 overall and will return home for their final two non-conference games of the season, hosting Fresno State this Wednesday, December 10th and then New Mexico State next Saturday, December 20th. Tickets for both games can be bought online at smcgaels.com/tickets.
Be sure to follow your Gaels on Facebook, Instagram, and X to get all the latest Saint Mary's athletics updates and information.
ALSO NOMINATED: Andrew McKeever (MBB), Madison Dwyer (WT&F)
#GaelsRise
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