SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Saint Mary's (24-6, 11-4 WCC) trudged past a persistent Santa Clara team in the Gaels' penultimate game of the regular season, 78-72, and will now head to Spokane for an ever-important contest against the No. 3 Zags on Saturday.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Jordan Ford had another stellar offensive game with a game-high 33 points on 63 percent shooting. The senior recorded four dimes and went 3-for-7 from deep as he played all 40 minutes. It was the fifth time this season Ford has put up 30 or more points in a game and he was just three points off his career-high.