By Dean Boerner | Sports Editor
Saint Mary’s didn’t make things easy on themselves last Thursday night, but late baskets, clutch free throws, and a little bit of luck all combined to ensure the Gaels a narrow 60-57 win over Santa Clara and a spot in Monday’s semifinals against the second-seeded Cougars of BYU.
After coming up with a steal with just 30 seconds to play and the Gaels leading 58-57, senior guard Devyn Galland, the WCC’s best free-throw shooter, coolly knocked down two free throws to put the Gaels up three.