MORAGA, Calif. (Interstat) — Saint Mary’s used a dominant first half to cruise past North Texas 80-49 in a non-conference men’s basketball game Friday at McKeon Pavilion. The Gaels (4-0) built a 30-point halftime lead, outscoring the Mean Green 47-17 in the opening period. Mikey Lewis led Saint Mary’s with 23 points. Je’Shawn Stevenson scored 16 for North Texas (3-2), which shot just 23.8% from the field. The Gaels’ defense forced 13 turnovers and held a significant 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds.