Washington State 82, at Saint Mary`s 88

MORAGA, Calif. (Interstat) — In a high-octane West Coast Conference clash defined by explosive offense and a relentless second-half comeback, the Saint Mary’s Gaels held off the Washington State Cougars 88-82 on Saturday night at a sold-out McKeon Pavilion. The game’s pivotal stretch came not in the frantic final minutes, but in a breathtaking first-half shooting display that built the foundation for the Gaels’ victory. Saint Mary’s, entering as heavy favorites with a 95.5% win probability according to Interstat’s ELO system, lived up to that billing early by unleashing a three-point barrage. The Gaels connected on 14 of 30 attempts… Read more...