by Dean Boerner | Sports Editor
In their regular season finale Tuesday night, the Gaels outlasted non conference opponent Grand Canyon University 73-64. The win at McKeon cements Saint Mary’s home record at 18-1 this year and moves their overall record to 25-4.
The Gaels got started quickly against the Lopes, jumping out to an early 10-0 lead on an Emmett Naar three-pointer at the 17:03 mark. Grand Canyon fought their way back, though. At the 8:15 mark, Keonta Vernon dunked off an in-bounds play to put Grand Canyon within four at 17-13.
Until halftime, both teams were hampered by sluggish offenses.