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MBB | No. 16 Saint Mary’s Survives BYU, Advances to WCC Championship Game

LAS VEGAS — Monday evening marked the end of an era, with No. 16 Saint Mary's and BYU meeting for the final time as conference rivals. With the stakes even higher in the 2023 University Credit Union West Coast Conference Basketball Tournament semifinals, both teams were vying for another championship bid. The top-seeded Gaels flexed their muscles early and navigated a strong push from the fifth-seeded Cougars in the second half to hang on and win 76-69 to advance to the WCC championship game. Saint Mary's is now 26-6 on the season, equaling their win total from last year.