North Texas 49, at Saint Mary`s 80

MORAGA, Calif. (Interstat) — Saint Mary’s used a dominant first-half performance to cruise past North Texas 80-49 in a non-conference men’s basketball game Friday night at a raucous McKeon Pavilion. The Gaels improved to 4-0 on the young season, while the Mean Green fell to 3-2. Saint Mary’s seized control of the game from the opening tip, building a commanding 47-17 lead by halftime. The Gaels’ offense was ruthlessly efficient in the first period, while their defense stifled North Texas into difficult shots and a frigid shooting performance. Mikey Lewis led all scorers for Saint Mary’s, pouring in 23 points… Read more...