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Basketball player Mikey Lewis shoots against Santa Clara in February 2026

Gaels Take Care of Business Against Santa Clara, 86–67. Saint Mary’s Now Plays for a Share of the West Coast Conference Title on Saturday

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That’s 25 home victories in a row. Every Gael starter scores in double figures. Mikey Lewis leads with 21 points. Three Gaels rack up double-doubles: Paulius Murauskas, Dillan Shaw, and Harry Wessels. Expect an epic season finale against Gonzaga.

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Maddy Hunter '27 admiring architecture in Venice

Getting Lost and Making History ‘Tangible’ on a Jan Term Trip to Venice

A reflection from Maddy Hunter ’27, who spent January Term studying in the City of Canals. From visiting stunning churches to forging new…

Matthew Dellavedova, 2026 Commencement Speaker

NBA Champion and Gael Alumnus Matthew Dellavedova to Serve As Saint Mary’s 2026 Commencement Speaker

From standout scholar‑athlete to international competitor, the Gaels basketball legend will bring his Saint Mary’s story full circle when he…

Basketball player Mikey Lewis shoots against WSU in February 2026

Gaels Light It up from Three in Pullman, Down Cougars 83–67

Joshua Dent knocks down four of the 10 SMC triples and scores 22 points. Paulius Murauskas racks up a double-double with 17 points and 12…

Men's Rugby player Dom Besag runs with the ball in January 2026 in New Zealand

Men’s Rugby Completes Centennial Tour of New Zealand — Where ‘Footy’ is a Way of Life

To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Pat Vincent—who transformed SMC Rugby into a powerhouse—the Gaels embarked on a tour of New…

Jessiah Jones '27 portrait

Making Family History: Jessiah Jones ’27 on Finding ‘Calm,’ Confidence, and Community at Saint Mary’s

A Business Administration major and member of the High Potential program, Jones overcame a lot to be where he is. Now, as Vice President of…

Kimberly Mayfield-Lynch

Saint Mary’s College Names Kimberly Mayfield Lynch as New Dean of the Kalmanovitz School of Education

The longtime educator, scholar‑practitioner, and civic leader brings three decades of experience advancing educational equity and community…

Close-up of painting by Hilda Robinson, "Mandela"

Three Spring Exhibitions at Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art (SMCMoA): Artists Hilda Robinson and Beth Van Hoesen, and a Collaborative Commission with Printmaker Zach Clark

The exhibits highlight the legacies of two Bay Area women artists. And the commissioned project showcases the campus landscape and student…

Lachlan Hovany '28 on campus

In Their Own Words: Lachlan Hovany ’27 on Finding the Voids—and Possibilities—in Computer Science

Hovany chose SMC for its Bay Area location, liberal arts curriculum, and tight-knit community. Along with debating great books in Collegiate…

Mahershala Ali '96 visiting campus 2026

‘You Belong Here’: Mahershala Ali ’96 Returns to Empower Saint Mary’s Students

The Oscar winner and first-generation college student met with Moonlight Scholars and members of the High Potential Program this month.…

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Saint Mary’s develops another backcourt gem in point guard Joshua Dent

San Francisco Chronicle

WCC basketball: Saint Mary’s routs Santa Clara 86-67, moves a step closer to another NCAA tournament berth

The Mercury News

‘It’s never come down to this’: Randy Bennett, Saint Mary’s prepare for biggest WCC week ever

The Mercury News

Top 10 men's basketball games to watch this week, according to Andy Katz — including Saint Mary’s vs. Gonzaga on February 28

NCAA.com

Ryan Coogler Goes Deep on Shattering Oscar Records, Losing Chadwick and Battling Impostor Syndrome

Hollywood Reporter

Making Down Under a Home Away from Home: Adam Caporn at Saint Mary's was the First Australian to Play in the West Coast Conference. He Helped Trigger a Basketball Transformation

WCC Sports

Here are the 2026 Grammys Winners — including SMC's Keznamdi for Best Reggae Album, and filmmaker Ryan Coogler for Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media and Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media

Billboard Magazine

Dancing in high heels is boosting these women’s confidence ‘exponentially.’ How a heels class at Vibe Dance Studio, run by SMC alum Izzy Gonzales, is changing these women's lives

The Mercury News

Paulius Murauskas Once Again Wins Men's Basketball Player of the Week. It's His Third of the Season

WCC Sports

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