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Gaels’ Historic Season Comes to an End in NCAA Tournament Second Round Against Alabama

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This was one of the best ever for Saint Mary’s. Most conference wins, fourth back-to-back NCAA appearance, third season title in a row. And the Gaels did it with the same starting lineup in all 35 games.

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Saint Mary’s Erases Vanderbilt’s Advantage in the Second Half, 59–56, Keeping #GaelMadness Alive and Well

It was a gritty, physical matchup with the Commodores, but tenacious defense and ferocious rebounding won the day. Now, the Gaels are…

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In Op-Ed for the San Francisco Chronicle, President Thompson Argues NCAA Rule Changes Will ‘Quietly Hurt Thousands of Student-Athletes’

With the proposed roster limits, President Roger Thompson contends, the NCAA is poised to change the face of college athletics. Without walk…

Students on Gael Force cheer in the crowd against Gonzaga in February 2025

Let’s Talk March #GaelMadness: Saint Mary’s Athletics Enhances Student Experience All Year Long with New Student Programs

Starting fall 2025, there are new opportunities with Gael Force—the official student spirit club—plus a new Cheer Team and an expanded and…

Fans cheer at SMC vs Gonzaga game 2025

Kroner’s Corner: The Gaels Are Heading to Cleveland for March Madness

Four straight trips to the NCAAs. The best rebounding margin in the country. This team is capable of big things at the Big Dance.…

Women's soccer players celebrate in fall 2024

Live Like You Play: Saint Mary’s to Lead Nationwide Sport at the Service of Humanity Higher Education Initiative

A $350,000 grant from the Kalmanovitz Charitable Foundation enables SMC to advance higher education initiatives related to sport,…

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Gretchen Lemke-Santangelo Selected as SMC’s Professor of the Year for 2024–25

This history educator experienced many of life’s ups and downs before landing at Saint Mary’s. Her learned wisdom and appreciation for the…

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Meeting the Moment: Saint Mary’s to Launch a New Master’s of Computer Science Program in Fall 2025

Entirely online, the new graduate program can be completed in one year. Benefit from a curriculum centered on AI, algorithms, cybersecurity…

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Sociologist At Work: Nicole Brown Celebrates Female Activists in Her New Book, ‘We Are Each Other’s Business’

As we enter Women’s History Month, Brown sees lessons to be learned from the women behind the Chicago Welfare Rights Movement, particularly…

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In Their Own Words: Alexis Hackett is Encompassing Complexity—at Deloitte, at Saint Mary's, and in Her Own Identity

A Cultural Event Coordinator at the Intercultural Center, she’s helping the SMC community “celebrate the multiple shades of us.” And as an…

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WATCH: Saint Mary's College president discusses new op-ed about college sports

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Gael Great Matthew Dellavedova gifts MVP award to opponent after NBL finals in a classy gesture

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Augustas Marciulionis grew up a son of hoops royalty. The Saint Mary's star is carving his own path.

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Saint Mary’s surges in second half, knocks off Vanderbilt in NCAA Tournament

San Francisco Chronicle

WATCH: Gaels fans root for team through nail-biting first round win

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Jordan Ross keys rally to help Saint Mary’s beat Vanderbilt 59-56 in March Madness

Associated Press

Saint Mary's Gaels come back from behind for first-round NCAA tourney win over Vanderbilt

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WATCH: Saint Mary's completes comeback win against Vanderbilt, advances in NCAA Tournament

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Opinion: New NCAA rules changes are going to quietly hurt thousands of student-athletes

San Francisco Chronicle

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