MORAGA, Calif. – The Saint Mary’s women’s basketball team shot 55 percent from the field in an 88-72 win over Pepperdine on Saturday afternoon in McKeon Pavilion.
Five Gaels scored in double-figures, led by Lauren Nicholson with 23 points on 8-for-12 from the field.
With the win, Saint Mary’s improves to 13-4, 4-2 West Coast Conference. Sydney Raggio added 17 points and six rebounds, while Devon Brookshire had 15 points and four rebounds before fouling out.
The Gaels got strong bench play led by Carly Turner with 14 points and three assists, while Megan McKay had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.