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Mikey Lewis was absolutely unstoppable, erupting for a career-high 31 points as Saint Mary’s dismantled No. 9 Gonzaga with a stunning 70-59 victory on Saturday night in Moraga.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Final Score: Saint Mary’s 70, Gonzaga 59, final West Coast Conference regular season matchup
- Mikey Lewis Performance: 31 points on 10-21 shooting with 7 three-pointers, new career high
- Three-Point Barrage: Gaels shot an incredible 16-33 from beyond the arc for 48.5 percent
- WCC Title Implications: Saint Mary’s and Gonzaga now share the regular season crown at 16-1
Lewis Reaches New Heights in Epic Shooting Display
Mikey Lewis put on an absolutely dominant offensive performance that left Gonzaga defenders helpless in Moraga. The sophomore guard drained 7 of 13 three-pointers while adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
Lewis surpassed his previous career scoring mark with an unstoppable second half, particularly from deep range. His 31-point outburst came on highly efficient 10-21 shooting, showcasing elite offensive versatility against one of the nation’s top defensive teams. The Gaels capitalized on Lewis’s hot hand to seize control early and never relinquish it.
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Saint Mary’s Three-Point Onslaught Overwhelms Bulldogs
The Moraga squad simply could not miss from three-point range, setting an offensive tone that Gonzaga never recovered from defensively. Joshua Dent contributed 14 points and hit 4 three-pointers in his own right.
Saint Mary’s finished 16-33 from beyond the arc, an astounding 48.5 percent clip that proved nearly impossible for Gonzaga’s perimeter defenders to contain. The three-point barrage came at crucial stretches, particularly when Gonzaga threatened to mount comebacks in the second half.
Matchup Analysis and Team Statistics
Both teams delivered intense defensive energy throughout the contest. Saint Mary’s limited Gonzaga to 34.8 percent field goal shooting and just 29.4 percent from three, creating frustration on the offensive end.
| Stat | Saint Mary’s | Gonzaga |
| Record | 27-4 | 28-3 |
| Field Goal Pct | 34.8% | 39.3% |
| Three-Point Pct | 48.5% | 29.4% |
| Rebounds | 42 | 38 |
“No possible answer to stop what Mikey Lewis and the Gaels are doing right now from beyond the arc. Just locked in with their three-point shot making.”
— The Slipper Still Fits, Basketball Analyst
Graham Ike Battles Through Foul Trouble for Bulldogs
Graham Ike led Gonzaga with 17 points and 4 rebounds, but the star forward fouled out with considerable time remaining in the crucial regular season finale. Adam Miller chipped in 14 points, while Tyon Grant-Foster contributed a balanced 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists.
Bulldogs coach Mark Few watched his squad struggle all evening, particularly from distance where they connected on just 5 of 17 three-point attempts. Despite owning 39.3 percent overall field goal shooting, Gonzaga simply could not generate enough offensive momentum.
What Does This Final Regular Season Result Mean for Both Programs?
Saint Mary’s and Gonzaga now share the WCC regular season title at 16-1 conference record, making Saturday’s game one of the most memorable head-to-head matchups in recent rivalry history. Gonzaga’s transition to the Pac-12 means this could mark the final regular season meeting between these storied programs.
The Gaels extended their home winning streak and strengthened their tournament seeding, while Gonzaga still earned the No. 1 seed in the WCC tournament thanks to prior tiebreaker rules. Both teams enter postseason play with championship aspirations intact.
