Fresno State 57, at Saint Mary`s 60

MORAGA, Calif. (Interstat) — In a game defined by defensive pressure and squandered opportunities, the Saint Mary’s Gaels survived a frantic final minute to edge the Fresno State Bulldogs 60-57 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Wednesday night at McKeon Pavilion. The contest, played before an intimate crowd of 329, was a tale of stark statistical contrasts. Fresno State’s relentless full-court defense forced Saint Mary’s into 21 turnovers, converting them into 15 steals. However, the Bulldogs’ own offensive inefficiency, coupled with the Gaels’ superior shooting and composure at the free-throw line, ultimately proved decisive. Saint Mary’s (8-4) built its victory… Read more...