| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMC | 35 | 45 | 80 |
| WSU | 38 | 37 | 75 |
Paulius Murauskas totals 25 points, 12 rebounds to rally Saint Mary's over Washington State 80-75
PULLMAN, Wash. -- — Paulius Murauskas had 25 points and 12 rebounds as Saint Mary's rallied to beat Washington State 80-75 on Saturday night.
Augustas Marciulionis finished with 17 points and seven assists for the Gaels (18-3, 8-0 West Coast Conference), who have won eight in a row. Jordan Ross added 13 points.
Ethan Price led the way for the Cougars (15-7, 5-4) with 20 points. Dane Erikstrup and Nate Calmese both scored 16.
Murauskas scored 12 points in the first half and Saint Mary's went into halftime trailing 38-35. The Gaels pulled off the victory after a 9-0 second-half run erased a four-point deficit and gave them the lead at 59-54 with 8:21 remaining in the half. Murauskas scored 13 second-half points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Glen Mayberry
- Kelly Pfeifer
- Michael Schyphers
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 8-0 | - | 18-3 |
| Gonzaga | 6-2 | 2 | 15-6 |
| San Francisco | 7-3 | 2 | 17-6 |
| Oregon State | 6-3 | 2.5 | 16-6 |
| Santa Clara | 6-3 | 2.5 | 14-8 |
| Washington State | 5-4 | 3.5 | 15-7 |
| Loyola Marymount | 4-4 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Pepperdine | 2-6 | 6 | 8-13 |
| Portland | 2-7 | 6.5 | 7-15 |
| Pacific | 1-8 | 7.5 | 6-17 |
| San Diego | 1-8 | 7.5 | 4-18 |
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