Fitts lifts Saint Mary's past Portland 86-64
MORAGA, Calif. -- Malik Fitts scored 27 points as Saint Mary's romped past Portland 86-64 on Thursday night.
Jordan Ford added 21 points for the Gaels (19-4, 6-2 West Coast Conference), who shot 53% and hit 18 3-pointers to to win their fourth consecutive game.
In addition to the season high for 3s on 40 attempts, Saint Mary's had a season best with 23 assists on 32 baskets.
Tahirou Diabate had 18 points and four blocks for the Pilots (9-14, 1-7), who have now lost six consecutive games. Isaiah White added 17 points.
Saint Mary's faces Brigham Young on the road on Saturday. Portland plays Santa Clara at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tom O'Neill
- D.G. Nelson
- Frank Harvey
2023-24 West Coast Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Saint Mary's | 15-1 | - | 26-8 |
Gonzaga | 14-2 | 1 | 27-8 |
Dayton | 14-4 | 1 | 25-8 |
San Francisco | 11-5 | 4 | 23-11 |
Santa Clara | 10-6 | 5 | 20-13 |
San Diego | 7-9 | 8 | 18-15 |
Pepperdine | 5-11 | 10 | 13-20 |
Loyola Marymount | 5-11 | 10 | 12-19 |
Portland | 5-11 | 10 | 12-21 |
Pacific | 0-16 | 15 | 6-26 |