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#23 Addi Wedin: 27 MP, 10 pts., 3 reb., 3 ast., 6-6 FT vs. San Diego
WBB | Saint Mary’s Captures First WCC Win, Holds San Diego to 49 Points in 8-Point Victory
1/4/2026 5:52:00 PM | Women's Basketball
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Saint Mary's led by as many as 18 points Sunday afternoon in Jenny Craig Pavilion but were able to hold off a late San Diego surge to take down the Toreros 57-49 for their first conference victory. Addi Wedin and Emily Foy led the charge with ten points apiece as the Gaels led wire-to-wire for their tenth win of the season.
Defensively, Saint Mary's was stout once again as they held the Toreros under 50 points, the sixth time they've done that this season. They did put up 22 points to nearly erase an 18-point deficit but the Gaels went 6-for-6 from the charity stripe over the final two minutes to keep them out of striking distance. The Toreros shot just 33% from the field and 12% from beyond the arc, matching their season low. The Gaels will remain in the Bay Area next week to take on Pacific in Stockton on Thursday, January 8th.
FIRST HALF 34-19 USD
Saint Mary's has struggled with consistent scoring over all four quarters this season but got off to a good start on Sunday after scoring just four points in the opening quarter against Pepperdine earlier in the week. They led San Diego 16-8 after the first ten minutes on 43% shooting including a pair of three-pointers thanks to Emily Foy and Ella Wedin. They led by as many as nine points and turned the ball over just one time for a clean opening quarter.
The efficient scoring continued into the second quarter for the Gaels as they built their lead to as many as 16 points, shooting over 60% from the field. Swarming defense held San Diego to 29% shooting and four turnovers as the Toreros had their work cut out for them over the final 20 minutes of regulation. Malia Latu showcased active hands on the defensive end, scoring four points in the quarter including a scoop-and-score to push their lead to 14. Emily Foy also cashed in on a transition bucket after picking off a pass, hitting Addi Wedin in stride for the transition layup.
FINAL SMC 57-49 USD
Scoring was down on both sides to start the second half as the two teams combined for just 18 points. Despite the drought, the Gaels held the Toreros to eight points for the second time in the game and maintained a 44-28 lead going into the fourth. To San Diego's credit, they hit a pair of three's, were perfect from the line and shot 50% from the field in the fourth to cut the deficit to as little as six points. Saint Mary's was just 2-for-8 from the field but were able to hang on with some crucial free throws down the stretch, going 6-for-6 in the final minute and 8-for-8 in the quarter.
Saint Mary's led by as many as 18 points, were plus +6 on the glass, +8 in bench points and +5 in points off turnovers as they led wire-to-wire for their first conference victory.
GAME NOTES
Saint Mary's improved 10-7 overall and 1-3 in WCC play after their 57-49 victory over San Diego. They'll stay on the road but return to Northern California next week to take on Pacific on Thursday, January 8th at 6:00 PM. Tickets can be bought online at smcgaels.com and the game can be streamed live on ESPN+.
Be sure to follow your Gaels on Facebook, Instagram, and X to get all the latest Saint Mary's athletics updates and information.
#GaelsRise
Defensively, Saint Mary's was stout once again as they held the Toreros under 50 points, the sixth time they've done that this season. They did put up 22 points to nearly erase an 18-point deficit but the Gaels went 6-for-6 from the charity stripe over the final two minutes to keep them out of striking distance. The Toreros shot just 33% from the field and 12% from beyond the arc, matching their season low. The Gaels will remain in the Bay Area next week to take on Pacific in Stockton on Thursday, January 8th.
FIRST HALF 34-19 USD
Saint Mary's has struggled with consistent scoring over all four quarters this season but got off to a good start on Sunday after scoring just four points in the opening quarter against Pepperdine earlier in the week. They led San Diego 16-8 after the first ten minutes on 43% shooting including a pair of three-pointers thanks to Emily Foy and Ella Wedin. They led by as many as nine points and turned the ball over just one time for a clean opening quarter.
The efficient scoring continued into the second quarter for the Gaels as they built their lead to as many as 16 points, shooting over 60% from the field. Swarming defense held San Diego to 29% shooting and four turnovers as the Toreros had their work cut out for them over the final 20 minutes of regulation. Malia Latu showcased active hands on the defensive end, scoring four points in the quarter including a scoop-and-score to push their lead to 14. Emily Foy also cashed in on a transition bucket after picking off a pass, hitting Addi Wedin in stride for the transition layup.
FINAL SMC 57-49 USD
Scoring was down on both sides to start the second half as the two teams combined for just 18 points. Despite the drought, the Gaels held the Toreros to eight points for the second time in the game and maintained a 44-28 lead going into the fourth. To San Diego's credit, they hit a pair of three's, were perfect from the line and shot 50% from the field in the fourth to cut the deficit to as little as six points. Saint Mary's was just 2-for-8 from the field but were able to hang on with some crucial free throws down the stretch, going 6-for-6 in the final minute and 8-for-8 in the quarter.
Saint Mary's led by as many as 18 points, were plus +6 on the glass, +8 in bench points and +5 in points off turnovers as they led wire-to-wire for their first conference victory.
GAME NOTES
- Addi Wedin and Emily Foy combined for 10 points in the starting lineup as the team's lone double-digit scorers
- For just the third time this season, the Gaels shot under 40% from the field but came away with the victory
- For the sixth time this season Saint Mary's held their opponent to 50 points or fewer
- For the tenth time this season, the Gaels hit their season average of ten steals per game
- Jada Hunter matched her career high with five steals; has recorded multiple steals in 10 of her 17 games played
- 90.9% from the free throw line was the second highest mark of the season (10-11); the Gaels were 10-for-10 in 56-50 win over Nevada (11/16)
- 10 of 12 players found the score sheet for the Gaels
Saint Mary's improved 10-7 overall and 1-3 in WCC play after their 57-49 victory over San Diego. They'll stay on the road but return to Northern California next week to take on Pacific on Thursday, January 8th at 6:00 PM. Tickets can be bought online at smcgaels.com and the game can be streamed live on ESPN+.
Be sure to follow your Gaels on Facebook, Instagram, and X to get all the latest Saint Mary's athletics updates and information.
#GaelsRise
Team Stats
SMC
SD
FG%
.396
.339
3FG%
.227
.125
FT%
.909
.800
RB
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31
TO
20
17
STL
10
13
Game Leaders
Pts
10
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
6
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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