Florida Atlantic 75, at Saint Mary`s 88

MORAGA, Calif. (Interstat) — A methodical and punishing offensive performance from Paulius Murauskas and Joshua Dent propelled Saint Mary’s to a decisive 88-75 victory over Florida Atlantic in a nonconference men’s basketball game Friday night at a sold-out McKeon Pavilion. The Gaels, improving to 10-2, used a 12-2 run late in the first half to establish a lead they would never relinquish, consistently answering any push from the Owls with efficient scoring, primarily at the free-throw line. Saint Mary’s attempted 33 free throws, making 26, while Florida Atlantic went 16 for 25 from the stripe. Murauskas, a 6-foot-8 forward from… Read more...