by Kimberly Paschal | Staff Writer
The Gaels defeated the University of the Pacific Tigers in a 78-62 victory on Thursday, Jan. 14. Saint Mary’s is now 15-2 overall and 6-1 in WCC play. The Gaels took no time in getting off to a quick start. They started the game shooting 9-9 and made 11 of their first 12 shots. After the first half, the Gaels were up 46-27 and had a field goal percentage of 83.3, only missing three of 18 shots the entire first half. In addition to a spectacular field goal percentage, the Gaels also shot 80 percent from behind the three-point arc and free throw line.