12.1.2022 SAINT MARY'S VS NEW MEXICO MEN'S BASKETBALL

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on the radio network The Wales inside the corner for Dugas it's three take it Johnson blocks the shot LJ is everywhere right now oh he's open what it's three fly balls, it's good, big Shot for Kyle Bowen welcome to the University Credit Union Pregame Show University Credit Union, the official Credit Union of Saint Mary's College Athletics, visit ucu.org for more live information Here's Alex Jensen and Moraga this Wednesday night, welcome to the University Credit Union Pavilion on the campus of Saint Mary's College as The Wales, for the first time this season, must deal with the A Loss comeback, coming back from an overtime setback against the Washington Huskies in Anaheim last week, welcome to Moraga along with Dave Lewis.

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when The Wales take on the New Mexico Lobos, who are one of 18 undefeated teams in the nation, Dave, and it really is a test for both teams and we will learn a lot about both for the Gaels in their first time recovering. of a loss and for New Mexico truly its first high-quality opponent. I'm really worried. They are curious about what New Mexico brings to the table. They have some star power with guys like Jamal Mashburn, but their schedule isn't great, so for them. easily their toughest game this season opener, while for St Mary's the first adversity after that great start couldn't close out against Washington, so we'll see how Randy Bennett's team responds and it really will be a great post matchup for The Wales.

Mitchell Saxon is averaging nearly a double-double in his career, his high of 19 points in the Wood Gaels' two games against high-level opponents. He's been on a good streak, yeah, he's very athletic in the middle and he had such big shoes to fill. In terms of taking over Matthias' shooting spot and he's a guy that can really defend the rim in terms of dealing with the pick and roll, but now offensively he has a great ability to shoot with either hand around the rim, he's going to have his hands full. . because Morris Udese, the reigning Mountain West player of the week, leads the conference and scores almost 20 points per game, oh yeah, he's also shooting over 60 percent from the field and the most valuable player of the Lobo classic, it's a great transfer from Wichita State.

He scored 10 points per game for the Shockers and has been a great addition in the middle for these guys in terms of style of play. Dave, it's really a contrast because New Mexico wants to go, they want to force turnovers out in transition for The Wales We. They know they want to play in the half court, yes, taking care of the basketball is a cousin of St Mary's, so we will look at the turnover statistic which will be fundamental in terms of the Wolves trying to turn them over, they have a big margin in terms of rebounds at this start to the season, so rebounds drive the key basketball statistics tonight and they bounce in an area that the Gaels struggled with in the Legacy wood.

They also stick to basketball. 16 turnovers against Washington, you do that against New Mexico at least early on. So far, a powerful offense, 84 points per game, will make you pay well. You like to think that statistically Washington's game was an aberration. They were beaten off the bench for the first time all year. A rebounded shot was so far. this season and all the turnovers are the worst of the season, so there is an opportunity for Randy Bennett's team to respond in a big way, so a good non-conference matchup is coming up this Wednesday St Mary's in New Mexico, one of three WCC Mountain West matchups this Wednesday. night and as we mentioned, a good test for both clubs as The Wales are coming off their first loss this season and for New Mexico they are their best non-conference opponent today when we return Mickey McConnell will be joining us for our pre-coaches show to the game that will be followed by the starting lineups at the Moraga tip and you will be listening to Gail's basketball from Learfield, show your school spirit and earn rewards as the official Credit Union of Saint Mary's College University Credit Union offers a credit card with rewards tailored to the Gale family.

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This makes Tony Tornado believe that he can do anything. Now you know my secret, but there is much more. I don't know, do it, thanks, this is St Mary's Basketball on The Wales Radio Network with a heads up just a few minutes away for Associate Head Coach Mickey McConnell's pre-game thoughts with Coach, here's Alex Jensen, we continue our countdown to report. this Wednesday night for Moraga as The Wales embark on a big week with a couple of games, first here on Wednesday and then on Saturday, but starting with tonight's game against New Mexico, it's time for our coaches show pregame with associate head coach Mickey McConnell, okay, Mick. six and one coming into play today, you've had a good run of games to evaluate your team, do you know what are some of the things that your club has been doing well over the first seven games of the season, yes, I think you know We've been in a pretty good place defensively, I thought we'd done a good job in almost every game, uh, Washington, you know, no, it wasn't that good defensively, some of that was the old boards, but, we've got , have.

Our numbers are good there, so that would be a positive for us and up until last weekend we've done a good job taking care of the ball and making good shots and playing pretty well on offense, so you know the defense. It's what we've hung our hat on. I think offensively we can continue to develop there, obviously we struggled shooting the ball a little bit in the last two games, but before that, you know, I would have said that was one of our strengths. Since we shot the ball really well, so we're going to have to get back on track there and, um, but I think overall, you know as a team, those older guys are doing a great job leading, our young guys are stepping up, um and I.

I think we have to continue betting on the defensive end and trying to shut out teams, lock them down and limit their easy baskets at least until this point in the season. According to Ken Palm, you are playing in a bit of a complicated situation. Fastest tempo so far this year, it's now difficult to get anywhere other than where you were a year ago, but what do you attribute that to? It's something you've noticed a little bit. I think it's just a personnel change. Maybe you know Aiden. Goose plays a little bit faster, they push, they get out and they transition a little bit more obviously last year with Koozie we're more methodical and you know that's why we were really good in the stretches.

He made such good decisions at the end of the season and we played. They come out of the post a lot so I think those guards are really a big difference and then obviously Logan's Logan really comes in as a playmaker and gives us good transition defense and I think part of that is we forced a lot of turnovers. ball, so we force and turnovers can lead you to get into quicker offensive possessions, which has helped. It was a conscious effort a little bit in the off-season to play a little faster, but at the same time try to get the same great looks. and get the ball where we want, going back to that game against Washington and we didn't have a chance to talk about that here other than your postgame interview, right after the game, so you had a chance to watch the tape there.

There are several factors that worked against you in that game, we talked about the shots, the turnovers and yet, your guys still had a chance to close that out, you know, with 90 seconds left, that's the silver lining, obviously the disadvantage. We know what that's like, but after having a chance to watch that tape, what do you think your guys could have done better against a maybe a little unorthodox team and especially the way they guard you in Washington? Yes, I mean. I think after watching only the first half of Solos, we could have done better in the area.

I think we were a little, uh, no, in a bad mood, but we didn't get the ball where we needed to, you know. then we made some adjustments at halftime in the second half and scored 36. So I think the main thing is that we weren't very good against their team in the first half. We could have had some easier looks and then the obvious: I mean, part of it comes down to you have to make some shots, they gave us some good looks and we got some great shots that our guys have been making, so it was a one of those nights where they didn't fall, but I thought in the second half we did a much better job, you know, getting the ball in, passing it up the middle, getting it in sacks and we got layups, we hit some threes, but, yeah , you still know, as bad as we feel we played.

We had a chance to win five, I think with 40 minutes to go, so we put ourselves in a good spot to win and, uh, we just need to make those plays down the stretch. We have to know that we have to be able to close. You take a five-game lead in the second half at the 40th minute. We've talked about your schedule, you know it several times before the season, but you know you've missed an opportunity and, in a division in Southern California, now it comes another chance. your door on a top 100 team tonight and then obviously the number one team in the country coming up this weekend, you know, without taking into account any specific games, and what a nice luxury it is for you to know. that, even if we're We can't capitalize here, we have several more opportunities when we get to conference to improve against good teams, yeah, I mean, we're going to be tested a little bit in the future and I think that's what you need is what you need for your program is what you need for your guys to see where you are to play against some of these teams uh you know, I feel like every team that we've talked about we've said they're all are old like um, but all the ones that are in college basketball they've gotten old and they've got talent and you know, our upcoming schedule is a challenge, but I think it's great for our guys and it's what you want to come to St Mary's. because what we've been trying to accomplish is get into games like this, so I know as a staff we're taking it day by day and game by game and we'll worry about New Mexico and then we'll figure out who we're playing after that, but it's a exciting stretch for us talking about New Mexico, the Lobos are not defeated, they are six and, oh, and really kind of a juxtaposition in Styles Mick, I mean, they really want to pressure the basketball.

Get out there and run, they average 84 points a game, what do you see when you look at this team? Yeah, they're really good in transition, they create a lot of transitions off of turnovers. I think teams average 15 or more turnovers per game, which is a high number, so they are aggressive with the ball. Jalen House is very disruptive in half-court defense, whether on or off the ball, he steals and I mean, we've seen enough film now to know that. the stats can be wrong I mean in some of those games it looks like he gets five and six uh steals and he leads his transition they have good scores and with him and Mashburn and then they have a good post presence in new dizzy .

So, they're pretty balanced, they play backwards, they don't shoot a lot of Threes, but they play off guard and then they play with their big size, so it's a yes, stylistically, they keep running with their misses and and Steals and Turnovers , but in the middle of the field, if we score, generallyThey're going to advance, run a set, get into what they want, so we're going to have to focus on, you know, keeping them out of early transition again another chance for The Gales in time now for our keys to the game that Bay Alarm offers you with a variety of home and business security options Bay Alarm can protect it all with just a call, a quick home game before you're back on the road Mickey St Mary's New Mexico the court is yours, yeah, I think after this, you know the trip south we really need to take care of the ball um I think it was 16 turnovers in the last one and we're playing. against a 15 strength team a night, so we're going to have to be very focused on taking care of the ball, getting good shots, you can get them and close out, so start there and do a great job taking care of it and then move on. they come out of transition, they thrive in transition, they get layups, they get in the post, they get three, so we're going to have to limit their transition, build walls again and maintain them, maintain them. avoid easy baskets and then in the half court, We'll have to protect their sets, they put the ball in a lot more than any team we've played, so our bigs will have to be really focused to keep them out of the game. ups and downs and I just keep the ball off the post and then I get back on the court bouncing, you know, I think we were plus 10 before this last weekend and then we slipped a little bit there, so we'll have to go back to the track and try to smash them into the boards, okay Mick, there you go.

Appreciate your time. We'll talk to you later. Good luck tonight. Thank you. Sounds good, okay, that's Mickey McConnell with our pregame coaches. line up some tips below from Moraga Bay alarm is proud to sponsor Saint Mary's Wales how good is your defense when it comes to protecting your home or business alarm has been providing the best for over 75 years with security cameras and against Fire alarm systems designed to meet your specific needs installed by experts and professionally monitored 24/7. ready to up your safety game, visit bailem.com and let our team of safety experts protect you today, gales out here, we charge into the heart with Mountain Dew No rush hour here, just a blast of open flight over water crystal clear at 5 a.m. m. with your first practice in hand and no spinning class, just a bright green spinner bait that ironically coincides with your second practice.

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He lit up Cal. I think he scored 62 in the game at Haas and, of course, Jamal Mashburn Jr, the son of one of the great Kentucky players of yesteryear, is now in the starting lineups presented by University Credit Union, the Credit Union Official credit of Saint Mary's College. visit ucu.org to join the Lobos again today, their home in Mashburn in the backcourt Javonte Johnson 6-6 Junior of Colorado Springs starts at the three position and is a new frontcourt, as well as transfers from Kansas City in the 6 -8 Josiah Alec and Morris Udesi, the Mountain West Conference player of the week, a career-high 33 points to go along with 14 rebounds in the Lobos' final game against Northern Colorado 6-8 a graduate transfer from Wichita State Now for The Wales they are 6 -1 Randy Bennett in his 22,486 year and 2,100 will be Augustus Marshallonis and Logan Johnson in the defensive zone with Alex Ducas at the three Kyle Bowen at the four and Mitchell Saxon again averaging almost a double double 15 points almost nine rebounds per game starting in the middle the eighth consecutive game The Wales have sent these five starters to the court officials tonight Fern Harris Randy McCall Eric Curry has the basketball Wales in white with the red numbers and New Mexico in the traditional cherry and silver as the Lobos will start with basketball first and a good crowd this Wednesday for the first matchup between these two teams of all time in Moraga Johnson will take turns with Jamal Mashburn Jr first here is the house trying entering the post for Alec to knock down the loose ball. the court and the first possession is a timeout called by Mitchell Saxon, so it will be a turnover in New Mexico and a big point in Memphis during today's shoot.

Dave was those entry passes to the post and right there was Jalen House reaching for the spike and looking for Alec rolling, brought down by Saxon, good read by the big guy and this is a team that doesn't give up much around 10 a game, so you get one on the first possession, that's something the Wales want, of course, Randy. Bennett has hung his hat on the defensive end of the floor. New Mexico comes in with a Ken Palm score of 91, which is 204 points higher than two years ago, so they have seen the third-highest increase in Ken Palm in the nation. that span under Richard Pitino behind only Portland and Towson what a job Portland has done with Shantae Leggins that's a truly On The Rise program they've been incredible and their performance at the Phil Knight Legacy tournament this weekend nearly took down the number one team in the country at the time and a win over Villanova and made Michigan State sweat down the stretch first possession for Saint Mary's right on the go from Moraga post touch right away for Saxon this is the matchup to see Saxon and udesi here's Saxon again 10 to shoot is the middle with the right hook he came up short on everything but the end playing with a lot of confidence and here come the Wolves running this is something to watch they really want to go out and execute Dave his Tempo rating on Ken Palm is 44th as You Heard Mickey McConnell in our brands pregame demo.

They really walked and got to half court with live misses or turnovers. They want to execute. Javonte Johnson misses three marshallonus. Johnson ducas. Bowen and Saxon to start the game. Wales Saxon with a missed hook on the first possession here is marshallonis New Mexico, they will take a lot of risks on defense, particularly Jalen house, a good move by marshallonis puts the gaels on the board to start the game, he returned it with his left hand very difficult angle near the baseline, so Saint Mary's Jalen, two nothing, has to transfer from Arizona State at point guard for the cherry and silver pick to finish fifth in the preseason Mountain West pole.

Jamal Mashburn Jr can really score and of course he has some good defense there from Johnson. Mashburn managed to lift him up faster than he wanted. Barcelona immediately opened off the line, didn't shoot well from three and didn't get much confidence from Beyond The Arc. Barcelona in the year now only two out of 13 out of three, both brands were in the same game against uh. Hofstra when he had a career-high 14 points, here's Mashburn, he loves that mid-range pull-up Bowen clears the board two-nothing Saint Mary's 17 and a half minutes left in the first half Yale's one of three New Mexico in their first three tests Saxon one on one with the left hand of udeze this time for the Baseline boy, what a difficult shot turning in the middle and then he goes back to the big jargon with a left hand first for the ball game two St Mary's from the Mexico team, it seems that they play with two big ones at all times Dave good hands from Saxon keeping udeze away Wales with a steal Johnson have a mismatch here and two Lobos down marshallonis is open fails in a three in a row Alec chases the board big challenge for New Mexico They have the only road win at SMU, but the level of competition is increasing tonight.

The house looks for space and can't find the reach in the glass. Dukas with a run hits Johnson rising towards the hoop. Miss delay at the entrance. Alec was there to change the shot all six wins for the Lobos South Utah South Alabama Alec High arching three heals the rim Miss, he's now one of 10 from Deep this year, so South Utah South Alabama as you mentioned at SMU and then their own Lobo classic Jacksonville State North Dakota State and Northern Colorado and Mitchell Saxon will get to the line just four minutes into the game and New Mexico did very well in their own tournament, but more than five to start the game tonight, so Saxon will go to the line fresh off a tournament all-rounder at the Paycom Wooden Legacy when he averaged 19 points and six and a half rebounds per game has really put up good numbers so far, his first freether on the road and it's good and this part of his game Dave has taken a big step forward. was below 60 percent of the line a year ago so far this year now 14 of 19. and last year three points two rebounds per game now a major factor in this offense coming up short on the second free throw, has three from Wales, New Mexico's first five points yet to score.

The Wolves are averaging 84 points per game and shooting 50 percent from the field on the year, having only played one game outside of the famous hole looking for a post touch for Alec, who is being guarded. Now doing a pick and roll with the big man in the reigning Mountain West Conference Player of the Week, Bowen manages to step out of the box, clear a team that is going with a two-man game and go with his athletic big to get his first points for sudese 6-8-2-40 a graduate transfer again from Wichita State Houston native Duke left open hits three kids running away from a shooter a very bad decision by House on defense and he knows that Duke has really had trouble avoiding it the line and the Gaels lost to Washington on Thanksgiving, it was one of seven against that signature husky Zone udeze one on one with Saxon couldn't finish wanted a foul Now the gales will have udese numbers behind the play Barcelonas to Johnson for three no and udese with the board for the Wolves and here they come, they want to run and Mashburn runs towards marshallonis in the open field and a foul on Augustus will take us to a timeout on the field here in Moraga 14- 49 to play our first half St Mary's with an 8-2 lead over New Mexico, the Lobos are just one of seven coming off the field and we'll step aside, you're listening to Gail's basketball from Clearfield St Mary's with a 8-2 lead over New Mexico Mexico after first media timeout 14 49 to go in first half Dave and from the beginning we said this before Gale's defense sets the tone and reviews brilliantly produced notes Once again, of course, Mr.

Brownfield, first team with 60 wins. tempo Saint Mary's is trying to slow down this high-octane offense and is doing a good job so far. Wales, on the other hand, three of eight from the field, Saxon and Ducas withthree points each, it will be Lobo Basketball on the other side, I think Marcelona. got his first personal out of timeout starting five on the court for both clubs, even though Mashburn is out of the transfer pursued by John, this will be another good matchup and a trip called for Mashburn when he falls with Lobo's third turnover already 30 percent of the total per game this season, so the Gaels lead by six with Duke basketball already going 1-3, this time they will enter Saxon Saxon has a size advantage over the new Desi.

One on one missed The hook gets his own board, comes back up, puts it in and fouls Alex, a very concerted effort on his four out and one in to get sacks on some early bunts, has really come into his own against Udese, which comes out now. For Sweden's seven-footer Sebastian Forsling, he only forced an average of five minutes per game, so Dese comes out after committing the personnel, his second big foul in today's game and Saxon completes the three-point play six early for the big Gale man they have. a 10-2 lead or an 11-2 lead, forgive me, so forcing the seven-foot shot into the house one-on-one with Marshall on his hard shot, everything has been created from the fight so far for the New Mexico team that doesn't need many Threes. pick and roll and Saxon receives a foul for forcing the reception they are averaging.

In fact, they did it again in their last win against Northern Colorado, where they scored 98 points. The Lobos attempted only nine three-pointers. Eight mahaney checks to Marshall. Lunas comes off one of the numbers jumping south for them to start the season averaging 17 assists per game Here comes freshman Donovan Dent of Riverside, California, the PowerHouse Centennial High School Mr. Basketball Awardee for uh Donovan Dent as a high school senior fails with a nine-point lead Saxon wants to work hard here comes the double now Saxon's deposition block from behind by home out of bounds will keep St Mary's well, you mentioned assists for New Mexico Dave St Mary's, on the other hand, defensively is seventh in the country In assist rate, defenseman Barrett replaces Dukas, so of opponents' baskets only 35.7 percent come from assists , they make you win a risky pass.

How's the deviation on your first deal? He's had as many as six in a game this year. Transition. There is no loose ball. Scales. Take it back. mahaney right side well contested three a home 11-2 Saint Mary's mashburn was calm from the beginning looking for a shot here blocked on The Rim by Saxon bahaney shot forward for LJ one on one with home on the rim this time makes it count great work protecting the defender with his body leading with that right shoulder 13-2 Saint Mary's have scored the last eight points of the game the Lobos are one of nine and skate did not even look for a potential time there Mashburn off balance be patient with the rebound, I think that his team needs one now Ashburn preseason all-mountain West Johnson searched through traffic for Saxon and Mitchell wasn't looking for the pass that's Gale's second loss Here comes KJ Jenkins 6-2 registered as Atlanta senior replaces Jalen house 13-2 Dent Freshman on his freshman teammates Mahaney brought the ball down low knocked down another Saint Mary's steal doesn't make you work so hard for you Alex, it's Gale's fourth steal there's already been a lot of chances already be for New Mexico in transition, but Johnson tried the right hand.

Mahaney opened from the corner blocked by Dent and a foul on Mahini on the loose ball boy. Dent made up a lot of ground quickly there Mahaney fouls his freshman teammates. Time out on the ground. 13-2 Saint Mary's lead with 11 44 ​​left in the first half, we will move aside Moraga with more after this scale with a good start leading the Lobos by 11. You are listening to Gayle's basketball from Learfield, fourth more touch. Room and Grill in Orindo Theater Plaza is now the official away game viewing venue for St Mary's Athletics. Enjoy apps, salads, burgers, or one of their signature hand-made wood-fired pizzas on the patio with a giant fire pit.

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Visit Walnut creek.org to explore your next adventure. My name is Tony Tornado I write and star in my own shows and movies My team knows I dream of Hollywood They also know I love Mountain Dew But there's so much more they don't know Sometimes at night I look at the stars and I think I know why Mountain Dew It's so crucial to my existence, but does anyone else see, friends, the green gold coursing through my veins? He makes Tony Tornado believe that he can do anything. Now you know my secret, but there is much more you don't know. do it, do this is Mitchell Saxon more Welsh basketball is on the way foreign points Saint Mary's lead 13-2 11 44 ​​to play until halftime alongside Dave Lewis.

I'm Alex Jensen, glad you can join us this Wednesday night and Dave's turnovers have been a big issue early for Gale's defense 5-2 Wales with the lead there New Mexico surprisingly unable to handle it early in the dead spot control for Lobos entry pass to Alec going to work on Bowen Alec the transfer out of Kansas City good defense by KB Alec, good footwork though to get to the left hand and bake it into a good play feet and even better hair with that left hand finish also give me something we're operating the post like this a little Joachim Noah I just need to see a two handed jumper now mahaney Johnson Barrett Bowen and Saxon Saxon low left kick to Barrett catch and shoot three on the way jump off the rim Dent with the rebound looking to push Wales back on defense here's Mashburn and a knockdown forsling looking for Alec in the post again, sixth loss in New Mexico Hills, they really struggled from three against Washington, they came into that game with over 42 percent Deep, which is six for 29.

While Mahini looked for Saxon on a roll and The Wales delivered tonight. So far, only one of the seven Marshall Lonas will return at the next stop. Hills, however, are four of eight inside the arc. Eight of his 13 points have come in the paint. Here's Dent Wales, another turnover converges as Bowen got a hand in there and Barrett. He'll get credit for Steal Johnson working on that pick and roll. He'll kick Mahaney three right away. A penalty. He will go to the line for three shots as KJ Jenkins corrals him. Landing from the jump shot. It's amazing to watch Mahaney play after missing a couple of shots. a lot of guys maybe drop back, pass the ball or maybe dribble, but he's so confident in his game that the next shot is going to fall, he's certainly not afraid and for a first year Dave, I mean, that's something you can't do. teach the Poise well confidence in your own ability, went three for 13 from Deep against Washington on Thanksgiving and more than two to your point, not so far tonight, wasn't afraid to take the Deep and earned a trip to the line where he split the The first two, The Telecast and the Vanderbilt game, when he made the shot from midcourt, practically gave him the WCC Freshman of the Year award.

That one brought Duke back for Barrett Mahaney's third on the way and well, and Marshall Lonas will be back. so mahaney goes two for three at 15-4, Gale leads New Mexico Dent Mashburn Jenkins Alec and Forsling Lobos are two for 11. Mashburn hasn't scored yet kills he double-teamed him on the drive, he has to kick Jenkins 13 to Shoot Jenkins blocked from behind by Ducas, but a foul called when Duke tangled his feet with Jenkins and we'll have Lobo free throws with 9 49 left, it was a really good defensive possession, Alex because New Mexico had nothing and it was forced. again to be late the clock tried to make something happen off the rebound, yeah KJ Jenkins to the line, first free throw is good, the house will come back for the Wolves, Mashburn will get his first break for the sling, he will come out for uh, Richard Pitino and barima SEC 6- 11 sophomore in Senegal, we will have his first action, second free throw for KJ Jenkins.

He'll get both four starts a year ago for Jenkins, nearly 10 points per game. Barcelona will advance to the front court for Saint Mary's wearing the white and leading by nine here is Ducas, he has a size mismatch here being defended by Jenkins 6-2 6-7 Duke is regressing and lost the bunny Here he comes home, he wants push Hills back on defense, that's going to be a constant kind of tug of war between these two teams as New Mexico really wants to pick up that pace, but the Gaels over the years Dave have been so good in transition defense, foul on foreign Bowen's inbound pass, this has been an excellent first half defensively, not just the stats but just jumping two for 11. but if when you look at the game, how difficult St Mary's are making it New Mexico get into their offense Baseline out of bounds for Lobos Dent to send it in, that was Bowen's first foul 14. at St Mary's The Gales are just five of 16, but they lead by nine tough shots there when Jenkins makes get over Dukas' outstretched hands, sometimes you just have to tip your cap, a better offense beats a very good St Mary's On Top defense by seven tries for Saxon to touch here protected by the 6-8 Josiah Alec play two men here with Johnson Johnson will take the three and Dent will pick up the rebound Wales now without a field goal in the last four minutes Jenkins shook Dukas, the little Runner no I'm not going home with the reload for three Big Time scores and a guy that can really make it work quickly for the Lobos, which was Alec taking advantage of the offensive rebound of a shooter who hit the three, seven, nothing, for New Mexico.

Saxon said Johnson will drive. get to the right hand hook pinballs they were halfway Alec with the board for the Wales Wolves are five for 18 to start the game second Bowen at 6 11 at 6-8 and an offensive foul so SEC is a little out control and Bowen has done it once or twice in his day, the senior takes the burden of another New Mexico turnover, but Dave the Lobos are spinning despite starting the game 4-14 because Saint Mary's can't connect as Wolves collapse at The Post St Mary's. just one of eight from three to start the game seven on the court here at Moraga 750 to go until halftime it's a 15-11 St Mary's Lee will step aside are you listening to St Mary's basketball from learfield Diablo Valley Insurance Agency is a full-service independent insurance brokerage located in Walnut Creek, Founded in 1956, our agency has provided insurance services to clients throughout Northern California and the Western United States for over 50 years.

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Get the latest on St Mary's Athletics by visiting smcgales.com. Get the video of today's results. Highlights and stories about The Wales all in one place if you're looking for more find The Wales on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. All those identifiers inSMC Wales with Dave Lewis. I'm Alex Jensen. Meanwhile, The Wales have not scored in more than two minutes. New Mexico isn't just seven in a row, Dave, we have a ball game again here in the first half, easily the biggest test for the Lobo so far this year and we haven't folded early when they had a chance to be beaten by Joshua Jefferson. has checked in at five Saint Mary's freshman had a good first half against Washington trying to break that zone backing off Alec double team here's Johnson good pass to JJ fake shot goes up can't finish but the foul and Joshua Jefferson he will get the line with 7-28 to play in the first half this is a guide he just knows how to play he just seems like an easy guy to play with you can see double team as a rookie in the post don't panic take him out to Johnson and then moved well off the ball to be available in the middle of the key when you look at Coach Bennett's recruiting, not only are these players good, they come from winning programs, the guys have had a lot of success, Jefferson won a title state in Las Vegas. of course, how a great player in the San Diego section, championship winner, of course, mahaney winning just down the street in campolindo.

Mashburn and Javonte Johnson return second on the road from Jefferson that borders Out Boy. The Wales have really struggled in their last three games at the The free throw line came into play today below 64 percent from the line there, four of eight tonight and five of 18 from the Ashburton field guarded by Johnson here is Alec Jefferson Freshman senior Alec to the hoop can't finish and the rebound is picked up by marshallonis Hills needs a bucket here a lateral pick and roll here with Jefferson and Marshall Lotus Augustus almost goes over Johnson LJ to the rim Wow, it looked like he was going to try to reverse it, it came out the other way, but he shot so hard from that left side of the rim St Mary's leads back to half a dozen Johnson's second bucket has four points Ashburn chased by LJ three white shirts converge kick home that's a deep three and a foul on the rebound is going to go to Bowen that's his second attempt to protect from Alec for the rebound Mitchell Saxon returns as does Aiden mahaney second foul for KB who will score udeze has been in the bench for most of the first half for the Wolves with two fouls which were Bowen's second on the 15th foul in The Wales Mashburn takes good hands away from Saxon, Lobo's ninth turnover and here is a Wales turnover , the second steal for a house in the open floor, well it's fun to watch despite New Mexico's very slow start, five of 17 from the floor only down by four, that's part of the book on house as it will take many defensive opportunities, but many times those opportunities are worth it.

Mahaney looks for the balloon to Saxon. Saxo wasn't looking for him and he is out of bounds on the last touch. Saxon House I don't think he, I think he thought he was led astray. I think Mahaney was looking for the balloon for Saxon. The house would have let him go. It would have been a ball from Lobo anyway. Saxon thought the ball was going up on a Mahaney jumper. Gail once led 11. now four both teams below 32 percent from the field Mashburn takes a step back, has started oh of five bad passes, Alex takes a step in the passing lane and then a steal to the other side no cleanly played first half at all nothing at all now they are going to reset the shot clock here since they are going to say Alec had good possession between these two teams 16 total turnovers will come back when Alec comes out Wolves average seven and a half steals per game the live turnover, so they put 30 back on the clock thanks to Eric Curry trying to give Saxon a touch in the post, now he has it low, they cleared his side.

Saxon foul called for forsling defending the post. There wasn't much offensive movement in the final minutes for St Mary's, so Saxon took care of that touch on the post by trying to go one-on-one. They only have one field goal, Dave, in the last eight minutes of Johnson's layup along the They came off the baseline during that stretch, they also made three of five from the line. Saxon has one and one here and the first one is up and it's good and it would make Randy unhappy with three turnovers in the last 144. It's coming off a game against Washington, when the Kales had 16 turnovers, the Huskies They converted into 21 points.

Saxon splits the free throws. Jefferson fights for the board and gives the Gaels a new 20 on the shot clock. Back in Saxon, help arrives. Saxon splits the double team. Haney Shuffle the pivot foot. 7th Gale loss Aiden was doing his best trying to hold the line and he's not okay with it, call off Jenkins and they'll bring dents again and put a dent in the ball 4 40 to play dent another deflection another Gail Steele, you can see the house that is constantly hunting the basketball ducas for three off line and house with the rebound here comes the open floor hit by mahaney this will be a foul on the court called by Aiden mahaney that will be team foul number six the second on mahaney and how about Alex a team? which averages 84 per game for the year, maintained at 13 so far, there is no doubt that this has been played at St Mary's pace and also a Saint Mary's score to their point.

The Wolves are almost into their season. The high level of turnovers was 13 against Northern Colorado. I'm 11 so far tonight here's Mashburn house to house chased by Marshall Lonas back into the game and another foul is going to be called as Marshallonus was defending the gate house he's trying to say the house had my arm but that will put to New Mexico now. on the bonus and House will go to the line for one and one with 418 left in the first half. Bowen is back and Jefferson is out, you might have to be a little older to appreciate how great Eddie House was as a player at Arizona State. and of course he had a long career in the NBA he won a championship playing with Paul Pierce in the Celtics in 2008 Casa Jalen began his career at his father's alma mater he was in the Sun Devils Club when the Gaels took him to the woodshed in Phoenix a victory for Saint Mary's 95-56 Jordan Ford with 34 points in that game yes, it leads to three Barcelona who want to publish Duke is here defended by the smallest party 6-7 over 6-2 here comes the help to eliminate another loss of Saint Mary's ball eighth giveaway by Gale Luke Barrett returned to the game entry pass Alec deep on Saxon a potato point from the game do you work early on defense and Alec went down too low once he got the ball he was practically under the rim?

This was a 13-4 lead for Saint Mary's as Gale's offense just completely disappeared. Duke is double teamed to foul. House will be penalized for playing basketball and that will lead to a timeout on the court. Well, 19 turnovers in total between these two clubs, neither team is shooting better than 32. percent is a one point lead St Mary's in the final halfs of the first half 3 35 left until halftime St Mary's leads New Mexico 18-17 will step aside listen to Gayle's basketball from learfield here we charge into Heartland with Mountain There's dew here, no rush hour, just a blast of open flight over crystal clear water at 5am. with your first practice in hand and no spin class, just a bright green spinner bait that ironically coincides with your second practice.

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Marshallon's nice move and finish surprises back and forth like a hypnotizing clock and then kicks it to the left hand with that hard one-handed floater on the key. It's not an easy shot so Gale drives it back to five 22-17 two and a half minutes to play house it's been hot early for the Wolves from the front iron with the three and a good hustle from Alec as he protects Bowen for the rebound calls a timeout with 2 23 left so the Wolves retain possession Wales is seven of 21 from the field Dave New Mexico six of 21, but you know if the first statistics and results or any indication The Wales are feel much more comfortable playing in a game like this than New Mexico over the years at St.

Mary's slow basketball pace took over in the half court in terms of pace. Gale is on the edge and for New Mexico, I'm sure even though they're not playing at that high a level for them, they would take it just as bad as if they were only down five. while they were playing Mickey McConnell talked about rebounding on our pregame show Gail is getting outscored right now by the Lobos 16-15 House smashburn Johnson with a dent and Alec for New Mexico Gail Johnson's fast break marcellonis ducas Barrett and Saxon no Bowen from the court with his two fouls Five points St Mary's main house sends him to Mashburn started by Johnson to shoot the freshman's dent looking for the pick and roll with his left hand Drive well Finish Well, he used his inside hand to get into the board before the defender could get close and block. the shot well made a lot of white shirts there marshallonus shakes the house in the defensive zone 22-19 here is Augustus a lot of contact there Augustus passes from home to the basket floater goes rebound cleared by the Wolves house pushing here is Mashburn without goals so far the first half ended with a tough drive and foul and Mashburn will go to the line for a three chance and a game tied with 92 seconds left in the first half by the run they've had too good to stay out of the scoreboard for so long. tough ending of course his dad played for richard pitino's dad at kentucky in the early 90's jamal mashburn also has a long nba career for him and junior completes the three point play and we are tied at 22.

Wales are only seven of 22 from the field Johnson Lobos converged Johnson pivots in the paint missed the bunny Saxon returned no go but was fouled, so Saxon will go to the line for Two Shots 110 remaining St Mary's have missed five free throws trying Reading Coach Bennett's lips is difficult but he is obviously displeased with what they are doing in the middle of the court passing the ball and not being able to finish around the rim. Saxon Gail misses another free throw. They are seven of 13 for the line and they have 13 free throws for Lobos, five actually. they haven't capitalized yet Richard Pitino will take a timeout 7 23 from the floor one of nine of three is one of nine of three for the Gaels and one of nine of three for New Mexico so this has been purely getting it around the rim and you would need making free throws in a game like this, well, you'd look back, the two of eightGail from the line against Hofstra, missed 11 free throws, 14 of 25 against Vanderbilt and then 10-14 against Washington St Mary's runs on free throws. shoot after every practice on every shot they do a competitive free throw drill it seems like one of those things that David can get into your head just like a good offensive flow is contagious missing free throws can be the same way well there is no There was a lot of offensive flow tonight.

New Mexico is eight of 23. The Wales are seven of 23. These two teams combined are two of 14 in 3-point shooting, have turned it over a total of 19 times, have just five assists and Both teams credit there not being many open shots. where you are simply failing. Everything is disputed on both sides. Saxon makes the second free throw to put the Gaels up by one and the Wolves up, and you know this is kind of the first real litmus test. For them, how real is this 6-0 record? I'm not going to have many other opportunities outside of the Mountain West game to get a quality win.

Johnson protected by ducas. Here is Alec one minute before the start of the game. The left side hits a three, what a quick shot and a few words with the fans in the front row. First lead for the Lobos 25-23 Marshallonis and a foul called on Saxon trying to roll to the basket. Another Saint Mary's turnover here in the first. half of New Mexico has made its last three shots, the Gaels are two of their last ten and Saxon just committed foul number two. They also put a lot of energy into the New Mexico bench. They are really interested in competing at a very high level on the part of Morris, who wishes that their top scorers have played only six minutes in this first half, Lobos has a two-point lead.

Barcelona comes out and Mahini will go back to find Jefferson there for Saxon with the two fouls. Randy Bennett seeks answers about a six-second differential. between the two clocks for the Wolves to play for one Dent guarded by Barrett freshman at the line with 12 on the shot clock Lobo opens the floor now enters action Dent with six pushes Away by Luke recovers with four with three small impulses with the inside hand that one does not go Alec with the shot clock delayed is off with four with three mahini did this once this one counts and the Wolves gain momentum at halftime as they have a four-point lead at halftime St Mary's led at one point Dave 13-2 since then New Mexico has outscored Saint Mary's 25-10.

They have a four-point lead at halftime and only made two of their last ten shots in the last 244 for The Wales give New Mexico credit for really holding on. There I thought Coach Pitino might have called a couple early timeouts when maybe they were starting to pull away a little bit, but they held on, took possession by possession, and sure enough, took a four-point lead. In the locker room, the Lobos have also been able to hold the ball for the last five minutes and as a result have made their last five and five and right now the flow of the New Mexico offense in the last five minutes is getting easier which on the other end for Saint Mary's, it was a tough matchup on the final possession.

Dent is a lightning quick point guard and Barrett really tries to defend about 35 feet from the rim, it's a tough matchup, he got to the rim. The defense had to come in and help create that second chance for the Gaels. Fixing this in the second half offensively, I mean seven of 23 with nine turnovers, which is a far cry from what the Wales have been through the first seven games. On some possessions they were really trying to get the ball into the post with four outs on one side to maybe get some collaborations with New Mexico and create some open shots.

We'll see what Coach Bennett connects with the second half. Okay, so here comes halftime. Moraga and are currently the visitors from New Mexico with a four point lead over St Mary's The Wales no field goals in the last two minutes and 44 seconds Dave only two field goals in the last 13 minutes of the first half o more of a halftime here Moraga will step aside with more right after this as St Mary's Trails New Mexico 27-23 and you're listening to Gail's basketball from Learfield, show your school spirit and earn rewards while the Co-op Official Credit of Saint Mary's College University Credit Union offers a rewards credit card custom designed for the Gale family, enjoy no annual fees while earning unlimited points, making the ucu St Mary's credit card the perfect card for everyday use, plus when you open a ucu checking account, it will show even more Gale Pride with Saint Mary's College Debitcard visit ucu.org to learn more and apply today federally insured by ncua four more tap room and Grill at Orindo's Theater Square is now your official away game viewing venue for St Mary's Athletics enjoy apps, salads, burgers or one of their signature hand-crafted wooden burgers.

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I'm Alex Jensen and the Lobos lead The Wales 27-23 Dave and since that second media timeout when the Gaels were outscoring New Mexico in the paint eight to two, it's been 14-4 in that category for New Mexico, They are outperforming The Wales in the paint at Second Chance. points their bench points or their benches beating the Welsh bench and uh for Saint Mary's they just can't do anything offensively one of the things that I thought New Mexico did a great job of was taking away the pick and roll and they had to do What they did without changing they also had to post, just fight to get over the post and make the entry pass difficult to go in, forcing St Mary's to take a very difficult shot at the end of the shot clock, so I thought New Mexico made a great adjustment.

After the initial success St Mary's had getting it in, especially with Saxon, we'll see what coach Bennett Cooks does with the full out at one end, I think Mitchell will get some big touches early in the second half to try and catch them. How much more help could New Mexico provide, considering the Gaels are only one of nine of three? You have to be able to make some shots, so when you collapse in the post and they even tried to trap Duke, the ball is low against. a smaller player, but New Mexico fights double team, which forces him to shoot, you have to step up and make an open jump shot.

Jalen House has 10 points to lead all scorers on the other side for Saint Mary's Saxon has eight points, it has been a turnover game 20 between these two clubs 11 for the Lobos nine for the Gaels St Mary's has eight steals New Mexico has five as you mentioned Dave managed to make some shots The gales shot 30 percent in that first half seven of 23. the Wolves were 10 of 26. They have outrebounded St Mary's in the first half 18 to 60. We'll see what kind of answers the Gaels have coming out well offensively during halftime. Wales Rewind is back this season, you can find Gayle. rewind which is a show that mixes highlights with thoughts from Mickey McConnell during our post game show along with our player of the game and a Gale win and in this case it was Aiden Mahaney after Wales' trip to Legacy Wood, You can find us anywhere. you get your podcast search at St Mary's and you'll find the St Mary's podcast on G and Gail's rewind right there, so enjoy last weekend's Wales rewind at half-time.

We'll be back shortly Wales Trail New Mexico at halftime 27- On the 23rd, a Thanksgiving week doubleheader in Southern California saw the Gaels pick up a double-digit win over an SEC team while also They suffered their first loss of the season in consecutive days. I'm Alex Jensen and this is Gail's rewind for Saint Mary's trip to the paywood Legacy in Anaheim last week let's start with Gale's 75-65 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores on Wednesday, November 23rd. St Mary's broke a 16-16 tie by outscoring Vanderbilt 19-11 before halftime capped by the play of the week by freshman Aiden Mahoney St Mary's mahaney's drive along the baseline beat the blocker Melora Brown to the rim and puts it home inside hand now mahaney spins on the wessels that will weave to the foul line rises 15 feet on the way and good for Aiden mahaney man it's just a buttery soft hit here on Anaheim Convention Center Mahaney now testing with his right hand places Banyan on his hip Rises from eight in the middle of the paint and connects a jumper Lucas right wing guarded by Manion left off the screen in the corner the foul line Gets up at mid-range is true for Alex Ducas 94 feet enters his side Mahini with two with one Gets up still count if he crosses the line have yourself a first half on a near side of the 40-foot logo and Haiti's Aiden gives the Gaels a boost heading into the break.

I think it was about four seconds on the clock and we had just given up a really tough defensive possession, so I know he was just trying to give us some momentum in the half. I thought I had a couple of dribbles in the middle of the court. I made a shot similar to that shot before in high school in the last game of the season. It's really nice to see that come in, you know, I think it was just a good morale booster for us, especially after that defensive possession at halftime. Aiden gave us a big boost off the bench, especially early, he came out and got us going. in that first half and then he hit the big shot at the end of the half, so they just took what they were given and tried to play the ball as two-on-two.

And he hit some open shots and knocked it down tonight and then for him to make that shot put us in a good position going in the half up eight instead of five up, so that was a big key point in the game, you know. , the eight-point cushion at halftime feels very different from the five. -Point cushion, but it was great tonight, I think with our three guards up front to start, Mia Goose and Logan, I think the three of us played in different ways, which I think is great for us to be able to throw different looks, I want say.

You saw even when we started playing against uh in our first five games at home, they covered us all differently and ball screens and different things like that so we could come out here and give different looks. Huge to start the second half, it was the Commodores who threw the first punch with a nine-nothing run to take their first lead of the game, but the Gaels responded and broke the game open with an 11-4 run over the final six minutes to take their first double-digit lead of the contest en route to closing out their sixth win of the season through defenders with a raised right hand over Robbins can't.

Sky rolls home counted for LJ and the foul on Robbins and Johnson will go to the line. opportunity for a three-point play Johnson outside the right is tied mahaney for a game-high 15 to the left of a Wessel screen turning the corner one-handed bounce pass to West on the right block Gets up Tosses it with his right hand kicks up to ducas goes off the line goes up for a runner off the glass and good from the left side just off the screen now a hesitation move and a kind of runner and good from the right side and gives it the near side to Johnson Johnson trying a hand pass across the line to Saxon Rises low left counts the basket and Lawrence commits an offensive foul I thoughtthat we were pretty good, other than the free throws, we did a good job of getting layups against them, they tried to erase us. from three, they locked in with Duke himself, our outfield did a really good job of taking what they gave us and they played slow when they got into the paint and then we did a pretty good job finishing, but I thought overall we were pretty good offensively Hopefully we would have spread out a little bit more, but yeah, good night to us, I cried to Logan because, I mean, he started us, he got us going, I have to help, a couple of assist actions, so we really give him credit for getting our offense. and then also a big shout out to Saxon tonight.

I felt like he really had everything going for him and we gave him the ball from deep. I felt comfortable with him going to get a bucket, usually they can zone a little bit and I. I think they're in the Zone most of the game tonight we'll see how we do against that and I think you know it could be good for our guys but it's going to be a quick turnaround trying to do everything we can with uh with Washington unfortunately for Gaels, a slow offensive night against the Washington Zone meant trouble as the Huskies pulled out a 68-64 overtime victory to send Saint Mary's to its first loss after trailing by as many as eight points, the Gaels made a run in the second. tying the half-game at 43 before an 11-2 run late in the game to give SMC a five-point lead with just 145 to go, Johnson's open top of the key takes a three, he made it Aiden Mahaney scores a three and brings the Gaels close to the high post on the right side Bowen leaves the Saxon gets the other side of the glass The Gaels have their first lead since seven minutes left in the first half the signature comes to Saxon returns the basket to kepnog who is playing with four fouls Left hand hook from the benches in the left area at home Left hand hook to Saxon, the Seattle native in a timeout taken by Mike Hopkins Yeah, I mean, obviously offensively we didn't play very Well, we missed it too much, especially at the beginning.

In the first half, in the second half we did a much better job, but in the first half we had 10 turnovers, we didn't shoot well from the field. I thought we were a little careless with the ball and, you know, it just makes us nervous. more pressure on your defense I thought in the second half we did a much better job, we had a lot more open looks, we got the ball up the middle and when we got back into the game the Huskies pitched a shutout in the last 80 seconds of Regulation that scored five points in a row to send the game to overtime where Washington beat the Wales.

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I don't know, do it, thanks Alex Jensen Dave Lewis back in Moraga St Mary's Trails New Mexico 27-23 and we'll take one more break. Come back with the second half right after this, you're listening to Gail's basketball from the Learfield Bay alarm. is proud to sponsor this Saint Mary's Wales How good is her defense when it comes to protecting your home or business? Alarm has been providing the best for over 75 years with security cameras and fire alarm systems designed to meet your specific needs, expertly and professionally installed. monitored 24/7. Ready to up your security game, visit bailem.com and let our team of security experts protect you today.

Go gales here, we charge into Heartland with Mountain Dew here, no rush hour, just a flurry of cross-country flights. Opens in crystal clear water at 5 a.m. with your first task in hand and no spinning classes, just a bright green spinner bait that ironically matches your second task. Here we don't just play hunting for big bucks, we hunt for big money and here the best way. It's off-road and the color of your truck is mud here it is due Since 1990 the team at Common Interest Management has had the privilege of serving the boards of directors and community homeowners of many of the Bay Area's most prestigious communities, already Whether working with a newly established community in the early stages of development or a more mature community our experienced managers consult with the board to share best practices in all areas of community management common interest adapt their services to communities of all sizes If you are currently evaluating a new management company, visit us at common interest.com you are listening to Saint Mary's basketball on the radio network The gales once again here is Alex Jensen the second half here on Moraga The gales Trail New Mexico 27 -23 and for St Mary's with only seven field goals in the first half Dave will start with the basketball looking for some offensive rhythm.

Expect them to try to get sacks and some early post touches here as the second half begins. Four different Wales have two fouls to start the second half. Barcelona Saxon and Bowen, as well as Aiden Mahaney, starters on the pitch for St Mary's Barcelonas Johnson Ducas Bowen. and Saxon trailed by four, with just two field goals made in the final 13 minutes of the first half. time in the front court, a quick bucket, well, he has taken a very quick first step and gets the ball out very quickly in traffic 12-1, the run for New Mexico Saxon was fouled from behind, he will go to the line 19- 17 to play and in fact trying to give Mitchell some early touches he had one on the previous possession getting the ball there it's hard to believe Dave and of course this Saint Mary's team is still a young club in some places.

I mean, Mitchell Saxon is in a starting spot for the first time Augustus Marshallonis plays more minutes, but it's hard to believe this is the same team and we saw them hang 79 at Vermont and you know, 78 against Oral Roberts, 76 against Hofstra when Saxon misses another free throw that's just the last 13 minutes of the first. half for the Gaels and just a difficult stretch almost like a carnival game with the rim moving nothing that seems to fall St Mary's is eight of 15 from the free throw line they are eight of 16 from the free throw line Saxon leads two St Mary's has taken 11 more free throws than New Mexico they have only three more points from the line here it is Mashburn enters the post to return to the basket turns The baseline hook is so skilled that he bluffs up the middle and then comes back with that jump hook from the left shoulder this is now an eight-point Lobo lead 14-1 Run Johnson's hesitation leaves him in the middle of the Saxon paint Barcelona's three from the right side Wales needed that one that was a basket they had to have and Goose has not shot well, of three that come into play tonight, that could be a big boost for the St Mary's offense, namely Wales' third field goal, Dave from the 13th minute , Mark from the first half and now two of ten in triples has only four points.

Mashburn has only three. the midrange for junior is out of line. The foul on the rebound will go to Kyle Bowen and that's the number four or number three instead of KB. Alex's contributions have been enormous for New Mexico on both ends of the court. He has six points and seven rebounds. but little plays like that really amplify those numbers. Bad pass to Saxon with another one that is his fifth steal as the Gaels create the ball. Marshallonis has no numbers and leaves it to Ducas. Fields needs to get organized here. Johnson calls for the basketball, so it's a five. point deficit another touch to the post for Saxon udeze has two fouls marshallonus left side this time odesza comes out high in the air for the board that looked good although a very clean release burns in the open field received by Johnson keeps the dribble and now New Mexico sets up at half court leading by five and House misses the dribble out of bounds New Mexico's 13th turnover to tie its season.

Loud shouts, although they only have six points from those 13 giveaways entering the game tonight, averaging 10 turnovers per game. Duke is fighting for the low left position. by Javonte Johnson second foul on New Mexico of the second half Johnson is first on heels will have him on the baseline with 22 on the shot clock 17-35 on the game clock St Mary's Trails by five ducas has been quiet Five points on one of three missed shots from the rim gets his own board marshallonis penetrate kick Duke is on the right side three big decisions by Goose had a difficult shot in the key, but a wide open dukus to score the three consecutive triples for Saint Mary's .

We're down two and multiple penetrations, something Randy Bennett always talks about, Mashburn got behind Johnson who tried to steal shots in the mid-range, Mashburn used that flare screen really well and then when Logan went for the steal , Mashburn broke free to hit jumper Jamal. Mashburn Jr looks for Saxon below, he's got him now, Ducas steps out of line. This time he takes an offensive foul. Mashburn draws the charge and Ducas is trying to say that he was in the restricted area. Now Eric Curry comes from the other side and they. He will change it and I think it will be free throws for Dukas, so Eric Curry came from the other side and overruled Vern Harris, who is the head referee and it should be free throws for Alex Ducas.

Richard Pitino doesn't like it, but he looks at his body. The language knows it was the right decision, so that's the second foul of Mash Burns' third team in New Mexico, instead of the Lobos. Dave as Duke's first free throws remember they started this game as one of seven, now 12 of their last 23. second free throw The next shot for Dukas makes it a two-point game. They've really tried to get the ball in the post, whether it's Dukas or Saxon early in this house. Dukas is the first to climb in double figures. Alec Bowens plays with three fouls and there is his fourth. so it's a big miss in this game as Bowens will have to come out and he'll get Joshua Jefferson.

The freshman off the bench. KB without points, two rebounds and assists with four fouls in 19 minutes. Alec has been a handful tonight in the delivery to House Chased. by Marshall onas trying 10 on the shot clock Mashburn blocks the patient He lifts him high out of the window no good who makes an offensive board the kickback is blocked not sure if it was Saxon or Jefferson both are in the area Wales can tie the game here Saxon is just two for six tonight, he's got that shot all night, he just hasn't been able to convert house wants to push the dribbles in transition, three big swings and have a dialogue with the fans here in Moraga, New Mexico, three of Deep seven again.

They don't take much the house has the five triples for the Wolves who lead by five trying to get to Saxon again backing up before Alec jump for the free throw doesn't go down Saxon will go to the line Wales has missed a lot of shots in the paint tonight Randy Bennett with hands behind head body language saying what we have to do for someone to finish well Mitchell Saxon will go to the line after this timeout New Mexico has outscored The Wales out of halftime nine to eight they have a five point lead and we we'll move over to Moraga 15-17 to play our ball game tonight New Mexico 36 St Mary's 31 back with more after this you're listening to Gayle's basketball from Learfield Panini's Ristorante has been delivering quality food and drinks to the area Moraga for years and is a proud local partner of Saint Mary's College athletics.

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And if Grandma Bennett and the shots don't fall from the field, you'll want to get to the line comes to the basket and get some easy ones and no easy ones tonight for St Mary's Saxon we'll take another try mahaney has checked back in for Gale Saxon gets a second Here he comes KJ Jenkins back in the game for the Lobos chevonte Johnson Get out, we've seen Richard Pitino go small a lot tonight New Mexico, they have been able to force a kind of transition in the overcoming of Saint Mary's The gales seven nothing on the counterattack Lobo advantage of four points udese now for the entry pass to the house and Jefferson coming from behind, Alec commits the foul, the first foul on Joshua, the team's third foul on the Gaels here in the second half and while guys like House have made a difference with the planes, I think Alec has really been instrumental to New Mexico's success here. evening.

His activity has been fundamental. It's been a house that makes a difference right outside the nail, here's Udeze backing off Saxon, Udeze's help is coming, turn The baseline almost travels now it tilts and a foul is called on Mitchell Saxon and that's number three , the crowd wants a trip, me too and two upcoming shots. for udese Rather and New Mexico, unlike St Mary's, has been perfect from the line tonight, which will take Harry Wessels off the bench 14-46 to be a new Desi, was a 70 free throw shooter, will have two shots , you know, Desi stumbled towards the basket. he traded the pivot fee and bailed out with that foul.

Perhaps most worrying for Dave for Saint Mary's is who Desire and Mashburn have combined for just nine points for the Wolves on the St Mary's trails. The first free kick is good for Dese Wessels. Returns for Saxon, who has three fouls first. action for the freshman from Australia who can build a half-dozen point lead again and does, and in a game like this, a seven-point lead and six points seems like a lot because the point is so hard to come by for the men who only have nine. field goals are nine of 29 field goals they have missed it nine times mahaney Johnson Dukas Jefferson and wessels Lucas wants the drive a lot of contact shot goes up no good foul called hard and that may have been a little it seemed like it was a call of recovery, I think it was Mashburn who reached Ducas from behind on the drive, so there are more free throws coming for Saint Mary's, where they are only 11 of 20. and you mentioned it, the same number of field goals as turnovers ball, that's strange.

It was that kind of night after a good start for Wales saw them take a 13-2 lead. Lucas returns both for a four-point deficit. Too much time left New Mexico with five team fouls here in the second half. St Mary's with four, both Bowen and Saxon on the Gale bench in foul trouble, here's Alec protected by freshman jump stopper Jefferson. Point Blank can go so fast that he took the first step towards the key and used his body to make that jump. half a dozen Lobos are five of eight from the field here in the second half three freshmen on the court right now for St Mary's while Mahini and Dukas are away from the ball Jefferson 12 to shoot LJ has been calm Jefferson good movement lo drops it goes to wessels leans in another layup mistake wessels gets his own boris pushed man if wales can make a layup dave they would have the advantage you just have to keep doing what you're doing believe in the system and believe that the shots eventually falls from seven feet, forced a good play from Jefferson and calls a timeout when Alec tackles him to the ground.

New Mexico's 14th turnover. Wales has 34 points with 13-27 left in the second half, trails New Mexico by six and took a timeout. by Randy Bennett we'll also step aside New Mexico 40 St Mary's 34. Come back with more after this, you're listening to Gayle's basketball from the tap room of Clearfield's fourth board and Grill on Orindo's theater plaza is now The official away game viewing venue for St Mary's Athletics enjoy apps, salads, burgers or one of their signature hand-made wood-fired pizzas on the patio with a giant fire pit. Additionally, they offer discounts for all Saint Mary's students, coaches, faculty and alumni to watch every game on one of their 10 big screen televisions or enjoy live music Thursday through Saturday nights from 6:30 to 10 :30.

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More possible time areas go up from 13 to 27 for let's go to our ball game Hales will have the basketball and Dave Lewis will have a long way to go in this game tonight, but St Mary's, as we said, coming out of halftime they will have to find something offensive, I think they are playing their way. Here in the second half it's what they're trying to do when shots are difficult from anywhere, like getting to the basket, trying a five-foot shot to get a foul, but getting something close to the rim. Mahaney Johnson Dukas Jefferson and Wessels, three freshmen on the floor for St Mary's here's a post up for Dukas I guess the position increases the score for the right hand take advantage of that body that Dukas has within that size The advantage gets something close of the iron long before Wales were six for 28 in two finally gets something close to leave the trail for four house chased by Johnson Donovan Dent is in the game driving on mahaney Dukas pulls the dribble nine to shoot house finds forsling on the roll blocked on The Rim by wessels wow Here comes LJ mahaney for three no offensive board Wessel got fouled and Wessels is going to the sling line, he thought he got fouled on Wessels' block on The Rim and the freshman now will have two shots with 12 36 left, not much argument from the New Mexico coaching staff, so two. free throws here for wessels the foul is on Dent his first team foul on the Wolves and wessels with two shots first is up and well these are big minutes for wessels with Saxon needing a break and of course Bowen carried all four fouls that udese charged again the floor comes out for the Lobos forsling Mashburn returns and gets up from the floor for Richard Pitino second free throw for wessels well oh now it's a two-point game and the gaels defense regains control of this playing space knocks down a three once again a great shot for the New Mexico guard has been too good for too long to hold for a full game was home turning a two point Lobo lead to five with a three before this time it's Mashburn Duke is the Same spot that spins well in the middle with Jenkins protecting him from Dave and giving him so much size.

The gales will continue to return to Ducas at that location. If that remains the case, they will have to double or change defenders. Duka says 16. Elbow jumper from Mashburn, he's starting to feel it. He rises so high from the elbow and releases so quickly, well, he was almost shut out in the first half. He has now been in double figures with 10. He was knocked out of bounds in playing time on the court, so the Wolves have a five-point lead. and New Mexico is 7 of 11 in the second half, St Mary showing some lines of Signs of life offensively, but looking for some answers now on the defensive end, in the second half we will step aside 11 33 to play New Mexico 45 St Mary's 40.

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This is Luke Barrett, stay tuned as there's more St Mary's basketball on the way. New Mexico is shooting 46 percent for the game, the Gaels with 33. St Mary's Trails by Cinco Lobos 45-40 up Mahaney Johnson Ducas Jefferson and Wessels break for Saint Mary's and will have the basketball with 20 on the shot clock for New Mexico Dent Jenkins Mashburn Junior Alec and Udese have a five-point lead over Lobo Johnson with a hard left-handed shot Wessels grabs the backboard Mahaney is wide open and hits three huge baskets off the offensive rebound and the freshman so Calm hits a big good again for two, can the Gaels stop here?

Alec controlled by Jefferson here's Mashburn off a screen, tough Jay wow, he's really feeling it in this half you couldn't defend that second half better Jamal Mashburn Jr nine points four of six shots for the In the second half, the Wolves have eight of 12. Wessels lost the ball when catching the loose ball on the ground picked up by the Wolves Here Comes Mashburn Jr the days following the play Alec has Johnson in the post now he has Here Comes Jefferson helps the team rotate Dent completely open for three-man, they had to double down with a Desi vs.

Johnson combination and once they made the Scramble in the three-man open field, well, what did New Mexico weather? That early storm came back to take the leadbefore half. This looks like a confident team at the moment they are backed by seven wessels wants to go to work right hook too strong Here comes Saxon from the bench dent in the open field fouled by mahaney 9 51 to go and they will give him free throws here no shot says Eric Curry third foul on mahaney 15 foul on The Wales here in the second half Saxon returns for Wessels and while they lose some scoring with House out of the game I really like to dance, he pushes the ball and gets them into whatever they want.

Is this a good guard combination for New Mexico even with House out of the game like you mentioned Dave? Three quality guards, the Mashburn kid, he really wants the ball. Here's Sudese, now backing away from Saxon, who has three fouls. Wolves and are playing with a lot of confidence after a very slow start. Now Wales need to do something to change the tie. New Mexico is 10 of 14 in the second half. use that left hand to get to the rim before the blocker can get there. The gills need to make some stops and get this crowd back in the game.

They are behind by seven. Ashburn is a great one-on-one matchup. Mashburn was fouled by Jefferson covering the The next screen foul will put New Mexico on the line. Jefferson comes out now and here comes Bowen with four fouls. Former Marquette coach John Maguire used to say that when a player committed four, he left him out there because he can't help you. He's done, he goes see what you can do to get Jenkins to activate the From The Far Side box set for New Mexico 20 on the shot clock. Both teams are one foul away from winning the bonus.

There are still 905 left to get here. Tough pass knocked down by Bowen. Mahaney Wales gets credit for Steal New Mexico by the way, Dave for rebounding after a horrible first half offensively, at least on the good initial play, Bowen manages to set up Bowen creating the steal to get the ball back and then the great finish for St Mary's. so bring the lead back down to five for the Lobos, who are 10 of 14 in the second half. Bowen has four fouls that he is calling. Alec leads the baseline kick. Johnson with the Steal Here Comes LJ and lost it out of bounds on the last touch due to a dent 8- 17 to play Wales Trail at five, House will check in again now that you have to deal with House and Mashburn on the court at the same time Since Jenkins leaves New Mexico, it is not a team known for its three-point shooting.

I've been selective tonight, it's five out of nine. Mahaney will be activated when Ducas on a double screen collapses on Saxon on the reception committed by Alec, so 817 are missing. The Gaels are now in the bonus. They shot 24 free throws tonight. It's 15 of 24. and Mitchell Saxon, who missed six free throws, will go to the line for a one and one 8-17 to play Wales Trail for five Alec, that's his third foul, seventh team foul in New Mexico. There have been 31 fouls called in this game 27 turnovers 11 assists the front end is not a good deal they have missed 10 free throws, that's 15 of 25.

Nash free throw line bird Jay is not there this time Saxon with the board and Ashburn was surprised to have missed, it's been almost automatic here in the second half within eight minutes to play The Welsh Trail for five has been an offensive challenge tonight Saxon on Alec diagonal pass Bowen for three yeah wow the moxie playing with four fouls, two huge baskets and a steal for Bowen, so New Mexico State or New Mexico lead again to two again Alec on the catch runs towards Bowen blocking foul called on Bowen is ejected from the game for foul Bowen finished as he tried to charge Alec and with 7 18 to go the Gaels will have to try and overcome what has been a slow offensive night tonight Dave without one of his best defenders as Kyle Bowen fouled out Five points, two rebounds and a timeout on the court, we'll also step aside Alec one and one free throws next 7-18 to play Wales Trail from New Mexico at two and you're listening to St Mary's basketball from Learfield Foreign here, we charge into Heartland with Mountain Dew here there's no rush hour, just a blast of open fly over crystal clear water at 5am with your first workout in hand and no spin classes, just a bright green spinner bait that ironically coincides with your second Dew here We don't just play big money hunt, we hunt big money and here the best way is off road and the color of your truck there is mud here is due Bay alarm is proud to sponsor Saint Mary's Wales how good is your Defense When it comes to protecting your home or business Alarm has provided the best for over 75 years with security camera and fire alarm systems designed to meet your specific needs expertly installed and professionally monitored 24/7. week. ready to up your security game visit bailem.com and let our team of security experts protect you today go to wales Walnut Creek offers Wales fans quick and easy access to the excitement of a vibrant city and the charm of the California hometown, all in a central location just seven miles from campus.

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L.J through traffic Dukas wants a three and he did it by getting that big man away from the iron, you're going to have to check him out and when he does, he'll be able to get off the rebound. Randy Bennett has gone small, putting Dukas at four and Barrett at three, and St Mary's are now five and a half minutes away from playing at home. Udese is searching. a high low with Alec Baird is in front of the post outside, it's going to dent Denton traffic, hard shot man, how did he make that amazing? Mr. basketball in the state of California, showing why he was such a sought-after recruit, there were two targets. t-shirts there somehow they squeezed him he shoots through the window 58-55 mahaney pressured by the house Haney takes a long step back two he just looked away the defender got up and there is so much poise hitting in danger to put his team within one Wales are getting some rhythm back Get into their offense before you go we're getting close to crunch time with Udese's left hand inside the guy so quick to the rim and with great players like Mashburn and House on the court it's the Freshman Dent taking control down the stretch, so.

We had questions about how real Dave's 6-0 record was for New Mexico, and despite St Mary's' slow offensive night, New Mexico was able to score. Barrett thought about how all three of them tend to shoot. Dukas went off the line with a right hand. the window and good 23 for Alex Ducas Alec had to show respect after Duke hit the jumpers that freed Alex to get him off the rebound 13 of 19 in the second half for the Wolves, what a finish we have here in Moraga. Dena's hesitation and a lack of range penalized Luke Bear with 347 remaining, one and one upcoming free throws to Donovan Dent, where he is 11 for 19 on the season and we had a timeout here in Moraga and this game just ended. interesting with the offense The Reawakening of the Gale is a real chess match down the stretch Randy Bennett comes in big now on the bench 3 47 to play upcoming free throws for the Wolves lead St Mary's 60-59 and we will take a step In addition to Moraga, you're listening to Gayle's basketball from Learfield, show your school spirit and earn rewards as the official Saint Mary's College University Credit Union offers a rewards credit card custom designed for the Gale family.

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This is a 6-0 record that was questioned. I think the Wolves really overhype Dent with the steal and run and a four-point lead on Dent. has the last seven for New Mexico and that turnover was deadly here is Haney has a lot of contact between him and Jalen house 3 15 to play is a four point deficit mahaney Johnson returns to mahaney relocates the corner three comes out rebound short to three minutes by the end, New Mexico, they have operated offensively at a high level here in the second half, 14 of 20. Udese backs off Saxon and takes him out of the Poke, now he leans in, can't finish, rolls all over the place and comes out .

Bodies of guys everywhere Ducas Hit the ground hard and take a while to get back the other way Tails needs a bucket here with two and a half minutes left Randy Bennett wants a timeout and he'll get one so Marshallonis comes to the game here. 229 minutes left. and New Mexico has a four-point lead, it's a big break for St Mary's because Odessa's shot was halfway and he hit it about a meter away from the basket outside Alex Ducas from the field tonight. St Mary's is 12 out of 34. That's it. Ducas' 33 percent leads the way for the Gaels with 23 points on 7-of-10 shooting, you know, for The Wales Defense.

I mean one of the 10 bestdefensive teams of the country. Dave has had a tough time stopping this New Mexico's quickness and athleticism. guard line there are so many options for New Mexico. I was looking at the five that could shoot and those five guys could score if you gave them the ball one on one, so this is a tough matchup for St. Mary's, I know I like the guys they have out there to take advantage of their size in the other end, but that makes them susceptible to losing their footing on the other end defensively right now, Trail by Ford dents has a season high of 12 points. his usage has really skyrocketed today in the last five games 11 minutes in the opener against Southern Utah seven against South Alabama played tonight 22 minutes 19 against Northern Colorado 21 against North Dakota State 24 against Jacksonville State 20 at SMU previous High Nine against Jacksonville State and the difference maker tonight in the second half Jalen House has been quiet here in the second half 15 total points and only five of them have come in half number two Mashburn has a dozen for the Wolves 229 to play Four Points martial deficit St Mary's lones enters the game now for the Gaels replacing Barrett as Saint Mary's goes with three guards Haney will hit 20 on the shot clock Johnson with the basketball has been quiet tonight just four points Dukas in the paint outside LJ extra pass mahaney Corner three pinballs outside rebound kept alive by Saxon but collected by home and now New Mexico leading by four can take a little air out of basketball here Dave, it's 14 of 21 in the second half Four points it seems a lot in a game like this Den in marshallonis takes it back changes Pace can't finish the window Saxon with the board in two minutes left here is Dukas back to marshallonis we have had difficulties getting the ball to Saxon he has it now but he is 17 feet from the basket is a meltdown.

Jalen's home play from behind hit the back and cut off another St Mary's turnover which is 14. I have to stop AJ here and he almost has to throw a shutout in 90 seconds to play against The Freshman Dent, like you mentioned . been so big in the second half Dent udeze Jam missing exclamation point and oh that would be a technique that wasn't smart that wasn't smart on Morris udese's part who dunked him and then faced Saxon had a couple of words for him , it's a six point New Mexico lead it's an and one for udeze the gaels will get two free throws and the ball with 114 left after this free throw that was not a smart play by Morris udese and he's making his case but I thought which was pretty obvious because for New Mexico, you're about to have a big separation at this point in the game and now you open the door for St Mary's, for St.

Mary's Day, you look at their last two games against Washington and now here against Nuevo Mexico and The Wales shot just 38 percent, you know, from three and it brought up the point that you know Wales shooting outside versus their shot inside the arc on the year and it really begs the question: do you know if the Gaels have Have you reached this point in the season? if the Gaels are not hitting threes and what is their offensive response really because tonight six of 18 from three against Washington six of 29 from three have yet to break 60 tonight they had 64 points against the Huskies in 45 minutes well, strategic basketball typical if your three doesn't fall you have to get something else you have to get to the middle distance get to the basket get fouled St Mary's is surrounding the basket but they can't shoot and they can't make their free throws so it's a bad combination in a game very even we are making the announcement now Bales has been silent again here goes three minutes without points so two free throws for Alex Ducas in the Udese technique there was a foul Saxon his fourth and Dugas will have two free throws here, the first Dukas hits It's really been the Gaels offense in the second half they got 19 of their 37.

Let's go three shots here four point game with 114 to go and now Udeze will shoot and one New Mexico is 10 of 11 from the line that technique really keeps The door ajar here for Saint Mary's it's still a two possession game with plenty of time left, you still have to stop at the other end and keep them from driving to the hoop, who does that? I've got it 66-61, so we're closing in with one minute left to play Wales Trail by five Marcelonas Johnson on the baseline finds Saxon leans in to shoot from the window tried to commit the foul instead of just going straight, but I'm still lucky to have both of them well.

It's still a one-possession game. It is not necessary to commit a foul. Now Mahaney started near the timeline. 17 to shoot. Denton 14 to shoot. 33 on the game clock. Dent makes the move on him and meets up with Ducas. now with a drive the little Runner blocked by Marcellonis out of the field with two to shoot 26.3 on the game clock and Richard Pitino will take a timeout 66-63 the New Mexico lead 26.3 on the game clock the Lobos will have two to shoot they have an out of bounds baseline, shouts about they actually scored the Lobos in the second half 40-39 and have made eight of their last 10. but New Mexico again had the answer every turn and this out of bounds play Dave It's essentially the ball game, do you think Richard Pitino worked with his father over the years and guys like Billy Donovan has an off-limits baseliner or two up his sleeve right now?

Don't imagine that now he has another wrinkle here. Dave is the fact that the Wales have 19 fouls, so their next foul, even if they get a bucket and have to foul against New Mexico to have two free throws on the other end. I guess the other question for New Mexico is: Is it a foul if Wales stops here? by three with the shot clock off the old question Coach Bennett never believed in that strategy up by three he got burned a couple of times and changed his thinking depending on the New Mexico situation Dave I mean, what a win this would be for This program to enter this building where the Gaels have won 23 in a row, they have achieved 19 and 35 combined in the last two years 13 and 19 and Richard Pitino's first season and they are trying to legitimize this 6-0 start of the best manner. they started in 10 years the year they went 12-0 and 12-13 when 27-7 in the 15-3 season in the Mountain West earned a third berth in the NCAA tournament they are trying to return to the postseason for the first time . since 2014. it's the kind of game that would give you a great non-conference resume when you get to be maybe a bubble team or a student in general, so Den will go two on the shot clock for the home of Lobos Mashburn , Alec and udese on the court for the need to stop New Mexico are down three dents looking to throw it in Mashburn on the catch three at the end of the clock not good Dukas with the rebound Wales can tie it here where did he go for a quick ? two or New Mexico fouls Johnson with 17 backing up trying to lean, stripped of his hands, well he thought there was a foul on New Mexico with the steal and the house gets fouled and that will send the Lobos to the other end of court. with 12 seconds left, it was the 15th turnover of the night for Saint Mary's and that could ice the game for the home of the Lobos, a noted foul shooter throughout his career.

Here comes Joshua Jefferson. The Dave Gales have won 29 in a row in this building, going back to November 11, 2019, the loss to Winthrop Saxon disappears and Jefferson comes into play. Several Wales remember that night, 12 seconds they left home, the first free throw is good, it must be the first consecutive defeats, barring a miracle for Gale, since March 8. and 17th in the postseason in that 2021 season, the home team gets a five-point advantage for New Mexico. The shot clock is out of 10 seconds to play. The Barcelona stopovers have to go quickly here. Mahaney with a drive hangs and finishes in the window.

Brandy Bennett will take a timeout. with 4.1 left so there is still oxygen in Gale's lungs here Anita Steele with 4.1 left a steal and a three would tie the game losing by three no timeouts left now for Randy Bennett there are so many regrets in this game for St Mary's 10 missed free kicks lasting 13 minutes, only two field goals in the first half. I mean, Wales had a 13-2 lead in this game and offensively they only went a six and a half minute stretch without scoring or a field goal, more like a four minute stretch. minutes, it doesn't feel like St Mary's has shot 58 percent in this half, no, that's because New Mexico has shot 60.

Now Richard Pitino still has one timeout left, so if the Lobos don't get in here , they have a timeout to burn. Jenkins will do the input control. back at Dent house smashburn and Alec yells at Johnson mahaney marshallonus Jefferson and ducas 4.1 on the clock Jenkins gets into Dent Dent gets a martial responsibility foul with 1.6 on the clock took too long to foul him yeah well Wales need hope a miss and essentially a full-court push, it won't be any easier for Saint Mary's, of course, heading to Fort Worth on Saturday to take on the nation's No. 1 team and what about the year for Kelvin Sampson, your first number one team in Houston? since the days of Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler 39 years ago Dent misses first free throw, freshman has been the difference tonight, second free throw on the way and well that will do it as Mahaney will take it, no is good and the Gaels are their First home loss since 2019 as New Mexico, a big win and a 7-0 start in their final score New Mexico 69 St Mary's 65.

Back-to-back losses for the Gaels and I mean, they're going to come up questions for Saint Mary's from time to time. for New Mexico, this is the type of game that gets you to the NCAA tournament, yeah, when you look at your non-conference schedule and find someone like that along the way, that's huge for them. St Mary's has some work to do, some soul searching and how to score and also when you're defending against three point guard teams like this, Coach Bennett has a decision to make. Hey, we can take advantage of Ducas in the pose, but then at the other end, when there are three guards, it can really throw you off balance, it makes it very difficult to defend well, now it's not just about consecutive losses, Dave, but also consecutive losses for The Wales to have 10 or more assists before the Washington game in the last four, plus Seasons St Mary's went 76-9 with ten or more assists and when Mickey McConnell comes out here for the postgame show, it will be 15 of 25 in the second half from The field for New Mexico will be 9-2 on the fast break for the Lobos and they outplayed players off the bench for the second straight game.

All free throws missed. All turnovers. Lots of turnovers to clean up as you face that big challenge. in Houston, who really has a real role right now, his best start in a long time and a great moment. Talent with that team. He missed free throws, he missed layups. Wales were not good in the paint for long periods of this game and lost their second. consecutive game when the Lobos come in and defeat the Gaels 69-65 the Lobos are now 7-0 and still one of 18 undefeated teams in the country and if you look at the upcoming schedule for New Mexico, they have a It's really a good opportunity for Dave to get in and not get into the Mountain West, which is still undefeated in Western New Mexico UT San Antonio Iona, which is that father-son showdown, of course, and Prairie View I'm all in the hole at home and I I imagine in Albuquerque the excitement around this program has to come back after tonight, when you go back to the '70s, it's a community that really loves basketball and they want a winner, they embrace the winner.

What Norm Ellenberger back in the '70s, Michael Cooper, old school, Mel Daniels, I mean. They really embrace the Lobos and when they are good as they are, that place will be filled with a lot of questions to answer here for the Gaels as they fall to New Mexico 69-65 St Mary's are now six and two and Again, a winning streak at home to 29 games or 23 games has broken 29 consecutive wins against non-conference teams here at University Credit Union Pavilion, that will do it for our video broadcast here on WCC Network, our post-game show will continue below. the varsity Network uh so download the Varsity Network app, search for St Mary's and you can find our post game show right after this final score.

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