SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — In Pool B of the 2025 West Coast Challenge, Saint Mary's (10-11) split their two matches against Portland (2-6) and RV Pepperdine (10-7), defeating the Pilots 4-1 before being swept by the Waves 5-0. The 0.500 day was good enough to move the Gaels to the Gold Bracket tomorrow that will also feature the Waves, 3rd ranked LMU Lions and San Francisco Dons.
The day started with a 4-1 victory for the Gaels over the Portland Pilots, a match in which the Gaels took care of business early, winning each of the first three points.