Saint Mary’s closed its West Coast Conference regular season in style with a statement win over No. 9 Gonzaga, powered by a historic performance from star guard Mikey Lewis. The Gaels secured a 70-59 victory, earning a share of the WCC regular-season title and strengthening their position heading into the conference tournament.
The night belonged to Lewis, who delivered one of the biggest performances of the season in a high-pressure rivalry matchup.
Career Night for Mikey Lewis
Lewis exploded for 31 points, knocking down seven three-pointers and taking control of the game whenever Saint Mary’s needed a big shot. His scoring burst came at crucial moments, helping the Gaels build and protect their lead against a top-10 opponent.
Saint Mary's wins its last WCC regular season game against Gonzaga 🙌
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 1, 2026
Mikey Lewis' 31 PTS helped propel the Gaels to the historic win ‼️ pic.twitter.com/dRsCoGTubh
The performance was historic. Lewis became the first Saint Mary’s player in the last 30 seasons to record 30 or more points along with at least five three-pointers against an AP Top-10 team. His aggressive shooting, confidence and shot-making ability turned the rivalry clash into a statement victory for the Gaels.
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Defense and Discipline Seal the Win
While Lewis led the offense, Saint Mary’s once again relied on its disciplined defense to finish the job. The Gaels controlled the tempo, limited Gonzaga’s scoring runs and forced tough shots throughout the night.
Mikey Lewis 🔥 career night vs No. 9 Gonzaga:
— EliteHoops🔥 (@SportsTectician) March 1, 2026
31 PTS | 7 threes | 70-59 SMC win → share of WCC title!
First Gaels player in 30+ years with 30+ PTS & 5+ threes vs AP Top-10 team. 👏
Absolute killer. pic.twitter.com/lvy5er2PEB
Their balanced approach allowed them to maintain control in the second half and close out a comfortable double-digit win against one of the conference’s toughest opponents.
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Historic Finish to the Regular Season
The victory marked Saint Mary’s final WCC regular-season game and confirmed their share of the conference title. The win also completed a season sweep of Gonzaga, further establishing the Gaels as the top contender heading into postseason play.
With strong defense, efficient offense and a star performer in Lewis, Saint Mary’s enters the WCC Tournament with momentum and confidence.
Beating a top-10 Gonzaga team and sharing the conference crown gives Saint Mary’s a major boost ahead of March. Lewis’ breakout performance also highlights the Gaels’ ability to rely on a go-to scorer in big moments.
If Saint Mary’s continues to combine elite defense with clutch scoring, the Gaels could be a dangerous team not only in the conference tournament but also on the national stage.
