PORTLAND, Ore. (Interstat) — Paulius Murauskas scored 24 points and Saint Mary’s never trailed in a 75-69 victory over Portland in a West Coast Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Chiles Center.

The Gaels led 38-34 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half. Joel Foxwell led all scorers with 27 points for the Pilots, while James O’Donnell added 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Saint Mary’s shot 45.5% from the field and made 9 of 21 three-point attempts. Portland shot 43.6% but only 6 of 17 from beyond the arc. The Gaels improved to 19-3 overall, while the Pilots fell to 10-12. Attendance was 1,679.