MORAGA, Calif. — In a thrilling matchup, Saint Mary’s secured a narrow 62-58 victory over Gonzaga, powered by Mikey Lewis’s impressive 16-point performance. With only 49 seconds left on the clock, Harry Wessels sealed the win by sinking two crucial free throws.

Lewis had a challenging shooting night, hitting 6 of his 18 attempts, which included 4 out of 12 from three-point territory. Alongside him, Paulius Murauskas contributed significantly with 12 points, successfully making 4 of 11 shots and 3 of 6 from the charity stripe, while also grabbing eight rebounds. Jordan Ross added 10 points to the scoreboard, shooting 2 of 5 from the field and accomplishing 5 of 7 from the free-throw line. This victory allowed Saint Mary’s to extend their winning streak to an impressive 10 games, improving their season record to 20-3 and 10-0 in the West Coast Conference.

On the other hand, Graham Ike shone for the Bulldogs, leading the team with 24 points and securing eight rebounds. His effort was complemented by Ryan Nembhard, who tallied 11 points along with 12 assists and three steals. Braden Huff contributed an additional seven points, but it ultimately wasn’t enough for Gonzaga.

Saint Mary’s entered halftime with a solid 36-28 lead, with Murauskas accounting for 10 points during the first half. In the second half, Lewis topped his team with another 10 points, helping maintain their advantage.

Looking ahead, both teams are scheduled to play again on Thursday. Saint Mary’s will take on San Francisco, while Gonzaga will host Loyola Marymount in their upcoming games.

Overall, this encounter highlighted the competitive spirit in the West Coast Conference, showcasing the skills of both teams and indicating an exciting season ahead.