MORAGA, Calif. (Interstat) — Daria Nestorov scored 17 points and made two decisive free throws with six seconds remaining Thursday night to lift the Pacific women’s basketball team to a 56-53 victory over Saint Mary’s at McKeon Pavilion.

The Tigers, who avenged a loss to the Gaels from Jan. 8, built an early lead and held off a late rally. Pacific led 29-25 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half. Abigail Shoff led Saint Mary’s with 19 points.

Both teams struggled offensively, combining to shoot just 5 of 42 from three-point range. Pacific’s defense forced 18 turnovers, converting them into 20 points. The Tigers improved to 10-14 overall, while the Gaels fell to 14-12.