MORAGA, Calif. — In a decisive match on Thursday night, Saint Mary’s College (CA) triumphed over Pepperdine with a final score of 71-41, propelled by Luke Barrett’s impressive performance, which included 16 points.
In addition to Barrett’s contributions, he also secured eight rebounds for the Gaels, who now hold a record of 12 wins and 3 losses, including a 2-0 mark in the West Coast Conference. Mikey Lewis also made a significant impact, scoring 14 points with 6 of 13 shooting, though only 2 of 8 from beyond the arc. Paulius Murauskas effectively supported the team, posting 11 points after hitting 4 free throws while shooting 3 for 10 overall and 1 for 3 from 3-point distance.
For the Waves, who are now 6-10 and 0-3 in conference play, Moe Odum was the standout performer, leading his team with 14 points. Stefan Todorovic contributed 10 points to the effort, while Boubacar Coulibaly added a balanced game with four points, six rebounds, four assists, and two blocks.
Saint Mary’s gained control of the game just four minutes into the first half and maintained their lead throughout the matchup. Barrett was particularly effective in the first half, scoring 10 points and helping propel the Gaels to a 35-20 lead at halftime. The team continued to dominate in the second half, outscoring Pepperdine by 15 points, with Lewis stepping up during this period to add 10 points to his tally.
This victory exemplifies Saint Mary’s strong performance in the ongoing season, establishing them as a competitive force in the West Coast Conference and maintaining their successful run.
