Back-to-back 29-win seasons might be hard to improve upon, but the Saint Mary's Gaels believe they're up to the challenge.
The Gaels return four starters from a team that went 29-5 last season. Three of those losses were to Gonzaga, which lost in the NCAA championship game.
And after three games this season, the Gaels look like they haven't lost a step. The preseason favorite to win the West Coast Conference has opened the season with wins of 17, 18 and 19 points.
The next step for Randy Bennett's No. 21-ranked squad comes Sunday when the Gaels hit the road for the first time this season and take on San Jose State.