The Portland Pilots (7-8, 0-2 WCC) will try to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the Saint Mary's Gaels (13-2, 2-0 WCC) on Friday, January 2, 2026 at University Credit Union Pavilion. The matchup airs at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Saint Mary's (CA) vs. Portland
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Saint Mary's (CA) 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
46.8 |
120 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
39.7 |
46 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
36.7 |
49 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
25.9 |
10 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
10.7 |
105 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
10.5 |
292 |
Portland 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
49.2 |
46 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
44.7 |
249 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.7 |
212 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.3 |
142 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
14.3 |
348 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.1 |
101 |
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Saint Mary's (CA) vs. Portland Stat Insights
Points
- The Gaels are averaging 78.5 points, just 3.1 fewer than the 81.6 the Pilots allow.
- When Saint Mary's (CA) scores more than 81.6, it has a record of 6-0.
- Portland is 4-2 when giving up less than 78.5 points.
- The Pilots' 80.6 points per game are 17.0 more than the Gaels give up.
- Portland is 7-5 when scoring more than 63.6 points.
- Saint Mary's (CA)'s record is 13-1 when it gives up fewer than 80.6 points.
- The Gaels have outscored opponents by 224 points this season (14.9 per game), but the Pilots have been outscored by just 15 points (1.0 per game).
Shooting
- This year the Gaels are shooting 46.8% from the field, 2.1% higher than the Pilots give up.
- Saint Mary's (CA) is 10-0 when shooting higher than 44.7% from the field.
- The Pilots' 49.2% shooting percentage from the field is 9.5% higher than the Gaels have conceded.
- Portland is 7-6 when shooting higher than 39.7% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Gaels collect 36.7 boards per game, 4.0 more than the Pilots.
- When Saint Mary's (CA) has the rebounding advantage, it is 0-1. When recording fewer boards, Portland is 2-5.
- The Gaels average 10.7 offensive boards, topping the Pilots by 2.1 per contest.
- When the Gaels collect more offensive rebounds, they are 10-1 overall. When collecting fewer, the Pilots are 4-4.
- On the boards, Saint Mary's (CA) is +10.8 rebounds per game, and Portland is +2.4.
Saint Mary's (CA) Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/4/2026 |
Seattle U |
Home |
| 1/10/2026 |
Washington State |
Home |
| 1/13/2026 |
San Francisco |
Away |
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/4/2026 |
San Francisco |
Away |
| 1/8/2026 |
Pacific |
Home |
| 1/10/2026 |
Oregon State |
Home |