MORAGA, Calif. — The much-anticipated home opener for Saint Mary's Men's Basketball lived up to the hype on Monday night. The Gaels began their 2022-23 season with a home contest against Oral Roberts, pitting two of the premier mid-major programs in the NCAA against one another. Behind a near-sellout crowd on opening night, the Gaels were able to race out to a large halftime lead and hang on for a 78-70 win to kickstart the season. With the win, Saint Mary's tied the program record for most consecutive home victories (19).
STARTING FAST
The Gaels were a second-half team all season long one year ago, with most of their offensive efficiency coming after halftime adjustments were made.