Great Sports

The Saint Mary’s athletics program had one of its most successful competitive seasons in program history last year. SMC won its first-ever league title in baseball, its third golf championship in the last five seasons, and its third men’s basketball title since 2011. In addition, women’s basketball and beach volleyball finished as league runners-up and the Gaels women’s tennis team reached the WCC Championship final.

Highlighted by three West Coast Conference championships, the Gaels finished as runner-up for the 2015-16 WCC Commissioner’s Cup—SMC's best finish in the 15-year history of the award, which recognizes competitive success during conference play through a points system based on each team's league placing.

“The WCC Commissioner’s Cup competition is a direct reflection of the hard work, dedication and sacrifice it takes to be successful, both on and off the field,” said Mark Orr, director of athletics and campus recreation.