MORAGA, Calif. (Interstat) — Paulius Murauskas scored 24 points to lead Saint Mary’s to an 85-72 victory over Arkansas State in a non-conference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at McKeon Pavilion.

The Gaels improved to 5-0, using a strong first half where they built a 47-39 lead. Saint Mary’s was efficient from the field, shooting 49 percent, and capitalized at the free-throw line, making 25 of 33 attempts.

Christian Harmon led the Red Wolves with 21 points. Arkansas State, which shot just 38 percent from the floor, fell to 3-2 on the season. An announced crowd of 3,087 attended the game.