MORAGA, Calif. (Interstat) — Paulius Murauskas scored 24 points to lead Saint Mary’s to a 78-57 victory over Portland in a West Coast Conference men’s basketball game Friday at McKeon Pavilion.

The Gaels (14-2, 1-0) built a commanding 42-27 halftime lead and never were threatened. Murauskas added five assists. Rory Hawke contributed 11 points off the bench for Saint Mary’s.

Jermaine Ballisager Webb led the Pilots (7-9, 0-1) with 13 points. Joel Foxwell added nine points and six assists.

Attendance was 3,372.