San Diego State tried to fight back, but the Gaels pushed them away to pull out a key nonconference win.
PHOENIX — Aidan Mahaney scored 20 points, Alex Ducas added 17 and Saint Mary's knocked off No. 22 San Diego State 68-61 in the Jerry Colangelo Classic on Saturday.
The Aztecs took their turn clamping down to pull within 59-56, but Saint Mary's quickly pushed the lead back to seven. Saint Mary's hit 7 of 8 free throws down the stretch to knock off the Aztecs a week after playing a close game again top-ranked Houston. Saint Mary’s arrived in the desert No. 8 in defensive efficiency according to KenPom.com, and San Diego State was No. 18.Ducas scored in a variety of ways, putting up 10 points in the first 7 1/2 minutes and 14 by halftime. Johnson took his turn next, scoring eight quick points, and the Gaels shot 13 of 24 in the first half.
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