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Saint Mary’s Announces Mickey McConnell as Head Men’s Basketball Coach

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Another legendary Gael steps forward to lead the program built by his coach and mentor. He’s a leader who embodies the spirit, values, and competitive excellence that define Saint Mary’s Basketball.

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After 25 Years of Gael Greatness, Randy Bennett Takes Head Coach Position at Arizona State University

Bennett leaves as the winningest coach in program history, leading the Gaels to 12 NCAA appearances. "I will be forever grateful for the…

Jyoti Bachani on campus

As a Fulbright Specialist, Jyoti Bachani Will Bring Her Improv and Management Expertise to Central India

A professor of Management and a poet, Bachani will travel to the Indian Institute of Management Raipur to train faculty and students in…

Basketball player Liam Campbell shoots against Texas A&M in NCAA Tournament 2026

Gaels Limit Aggies to Season-Low 63 Points but Fall in NCAA Tournament

While round one was a tough result, the Gaels still claim four West Coast Conference Titles and five NCAA Tournaments in a row. And Randy…

Saint Mary's Basketball players celebrate winning WCC Title in February 2026

The Gaels Are Dancin’! Saint Mary’s Is Headed to the NCAA Tournament for the Fifth Time in a Row, Bound for OKC as a Seven Seed

Saint Mary’s clinches an invite to the Big Dance once again—and sets a program record with five invites and five single seeds in a row. They…

Alejandra Perez '26 in a blazer posing in front of a tree on campus

Making Family History: Alejandra Perez ’26 is Building a Buzz in Business

Growing up on her family’s bee farm, Perez got a hands-on education in building an agricultural enterprise. Now the “first-gen” college…

Four women's soccer players celebrate a victory in fall 2025

'Sport is Sacred': SMC's Mary Volmer on the Value of Athletics at Catholic Colleges and Universities

The Mission Fellow for Athletics, Volmer is also director of SMC's College Sport For Humanity Higher Education Initiative—a newly…

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The Magic of Small, Discussion-Based Classes

Dean of Admissions Chris Krzak talks with U.S. News & World Report about what makes Saint Mary’s College of California special…

Matthew Dellavedova, 2026 Commencement Speaker

NBA Champion and Gael Alumnus Matthew Dellavedova to Serve As Saint Mary’s 2026 Commencement Speaker

From standout scholar‑athlete to international competitor, the Gaels basketball legend will bring his Saint Mary’s story full circle when he…

Jessiah Jones '27 portrait

Making Family History: Jessiah Jones ’27 on Finding ‘Calm,’ Confidence, and Community at Saint Mary’s

A Business Administration major and member of the High Potential program, Jones overcame a lot to be where he is. Now, as Vice President of…

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Free and Fly specialist swimmer Sawyer Jones '29 transfers to SMC for fall 2026

Swim Swam

Mickey McConnell and Randy Bennett: Two alums of Arizona's Mesa School District now coaching major college hoops programs

Sports Illustrated

In taking over for Randy Bennett, Mickey McConnell is striving for more than ‘continuity’ at Saint Mary’s

The San Francisco Chronicle

Coach Mickey McConnell shares his vision for SMC men's basketball post-Randy Bennett: ’There’s room for growth‘

The Mercury News

Alta's California Book Club selects ‘Praise‘ by poet Robert Hass ‘63 for its April 2026 pick

Alta Magazine

Saint Mary's hires Mickey McConnell to replace coach Randy Bennett

The Washington Post

Randy Bennett explains why he is heading to Arizona State now: ‘I’m leaving the program in a great situation.‘

The Mercury News

After 25 years, Randy Bennett is leaving Saint Mary's for ASU

San Francisco Chronicle

Saint Mary's men's rugby triumphs over Brigham Young University on March 21

Goff Rugby Report

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