Gael Hoops 2012
With a loss to Purdue in the first round of the NCAA tournament, the men's team ends their season as champions of the WCC. Not too shabby! The women's team beat UNLV in the first round of the WNIT and lost to Oregon State in the second round, ending the season with 22 wins and tying the second most wins in school history.
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Gaels Fall to Oregon State; Finish Year With 22 Wins
The Saint Mary's women's basketball team could not overcome an off day from the floor as Oregon State defeated SMC 56-41 on Saturday night in Gill Coliseum.
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Gaels Wrap Up Championship Season With Narrow Loss in NCAA Tourney
Saint Mary's gave itself a chance, outscoring the Boilermakers 45-41 in the second half, but fell to Purdue by a narrow 72-69 margin in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
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SMC Videos Profile the 2012 Gaels
Videos by Saint Mary's students tell the tale of an unforgettable team. Watch videos on the trip to the WCC Championship Tournament in Las Vegas, the 2012 team in action, a profile of Matthew Dellavedova, an interview with Gaels' Sweet Sixteen standout Omar Samhan, and more!
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Coach Randy Bennett - Right Where He Wants to Be
Leaning back in his leather chair with his feet resting comfortably on his desk, it's easy to see that Randy Bennett is quite happy where he sits
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The Smiling Face Behind the Gaels Mascot
With the start of the 2008-09 basketball season, Gael Force introduced a Gaelic warrior with a huge head, bulging muscles, wide grin and a not-so-big kilt.
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Lucky Charms - Sports Superstitions Give Gaels the Extra Edge
Some members of the Saint Mary's men's basketball team have their own superstitions, and they seem to be working.
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Saint Mary's Basketballers Talk Favorite Reads
Thanks to Collegiate Seminar at Saint Mary's, Gael hoopsters may be some of the most well-read players.
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Levesque Excels On and Off the Court
"I actually came to Saint Mary's on an academic scholarship and a preferred walk-on for the basketball team and worked my way to a full scholarship for basketball, which was something I had been working for my whole life."
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Success in Sports - Does It Bring in More College Applications?
Although opinions differ on whether successful college sports teams help to lure high school seniors, numbers don't lie.
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Where's Waldow? All Over the Basketball Court!
Standing tall at 6'9", 250 pounds, Saint Mary's center Brad Waldow doesn't need a red-and-white striped shirt and beanie to stand out in a crowd.
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Glory Days - Remembering the Team That Took Saint Mary's to the "Elite Eight"
Alumni and members of the 1959 men's team that reached the NCAA Tournament's "Elite Eight" look back on one of the real highlights of Gael basketball history.
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Gaels Get Ready to Dance
Press conference, open practice and a run-in with some die-hard fans.
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Saint Mary's to Square Off Against Purdue in NCAA Tournament
McKeon Pavilion was bursting with pride on Sunday as about 600 Gaels supporters turned out to share in the excitement of the NCAA Tournament's televised Selection Sunday event.
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