Top-seeded Saint Mary's is well-rested entering its first contest of the West Coast Conference tournament in Las Vegas. That comes with the territory when you play in a conference that

Saxen becomes just the second back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year winner in the WCC, joining fellow Gael Diamon Simpson who won it in 2008 and 2009. Saxen finished second in the conference in rebounding and fourth in blocks, and his presence down low was a huge part of SMC's success this year.

Saint Mary’s Gaels’ Randy Bennett named WCC Coach of the Year, Augustas Marciulionis repeats as Player of the Year, and Mitchell Saxen, Paulius Murauskas and Mikey Lewis also take top

The 2024-25 West Coast Conference (WCC) men’s basketball awards have been revealed, and No. 21 Saint Mary’s dominated the honors, nearly sweeping the major categories. Gaels head coach Randy Bennett secured his fourth consecutive WCC Coach of the Year title.

The Gales (27-4) are ranked 21st in the country after winning back-to-back outright regular-season titles in the West Coast Conference and head into the conference tournament with a chance to repeat as champions.