MORAGA, Calif. (Interstat) — Saint Mary’s used a dominant second quarter to pull away from Seattle for an 86-59 women’s basketball victory Monday afternoon at McKeon Pavilion. The Gaels (15-12) outscored the Redhawks 28-10 in the period, turning a narrow 13-17 deficit after one quarter into a 41-27 halftime lead. Saint Mary’s never relinquished control, extending its advantage after halftime. The Gaels’ defense forced 17 turnovers and recorded 10 steals. Saint Mary’s showcased a balanced offensive attack with Abigail Shoff scoring 13 points and Charlece Ohiaeri adding 10 points and six rebounds. Seattle (5-19) was led by Lucija Milkovic’s interior play but shot just 33.3% from the field. The Gaels improved to 2-0 against the Redhawks this season.

MORAGA, Calif. (Interstat) — The Saint Mary’s Gaels used a dominant second-quarter surge to overpower the Seattle Redhawks 86-59 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Monday afternoon at McKeon Pavilion. A competitive first quarter gave way to a decisive 28-10 Saint Mary’s run in the second period, turning a four-point Seattle lead into a commanding 41-27 halftime advantage for the Gaels. The home team never looked back, leading by as many as 29 points in the fourth quarter before settling for the 27-point victory in front of 198 fans. The most important part of the game was Saint Mary’s overwhelming second-quarter performance, which completely shifted the contest’s momentum. After trailing 17-13 through one quarter, the Gaels locked down defensively and found their offensive rhythm. They outscored Seattle 28-10 in the period, fueled by efficient shooting and a disruptive defense that forced eight Redhawk turnovers in the quarter alone. This 15-minute stretch transformed a close game into a lopsided affair, establishing a lead that Seattle, struggling offensively all afternoon, could not challenge. Saint Mary’s improved to 15-12 overall with the win, while Seattle fell to 5-19. The Gaels’ victory was a product of superior efficiency and ball security. Saint Mary’s shot 50.7% from the field, connecting on 34 of 67 attempts, while holding Seattle to 33.3% shooting on 21 of 63. The Gaels also capitalized on Seattle’s mistakes, scoring 22 points off 17 Redhawk turnovers while committing only 11 of their own. Saint Mary’s also won the battle in the paint, outscoring Seattle 52-30. Saint Mary’s showcased a balanced and deep offensive attack. Malia Latu of East Palo Alto, California, led the Gaels with 22 minutes played, contributing 11 points, three rebounds and four assists. Abigail Shoff of Redding, California, provided a spark off the bench with 13 points in just 14 minutes. Addi Wedin of Happy Valley, Oregon, also scored 12 points, and Charlece Ohiaeri of Las Vegas filled the stat sheet with 10 points, six rebounds, three assists and a block in 15 minutes. For Seattle, Ella Brubaker of University Place, Washington, was a bright spot, leading all scorers with 16 points in 33 minutes. Lucija Milkovic of Sibenik, Croatia, added 14 points and six rebounds, while Jana Vesic of Belgrade, Serbia, came off the bench to score 12 points. The Redhawks’ offense, however, was hampered by its inability to take care of the ball or find consistent scoring outside of its top performers. The game was a rematch of a Jan. 24 meeting in Seattle, which Saint Mary’s won 67-53. The Gaels have now won six straight in the series. Saint Mary’s next travels to face Santa Clara on Thursday. Seattle returns home to host Loyola Marymount, also on Thursday.

Preview: Seattle Redhawks at Saint Mary’s Gaels MORAGA, Calif. (Interstat) — The Saint Mary’s Gaels look to solidify their position in the West Coast Conference standings when they host the struggling Seattle Redhawks in a women’s basketball matchup Monday at McKeon Pavilion. Saint Mary’s (14-12) enters the contest favored heavily after defeating Seattle (5-18) 67-53 on Jan. 24. The Gaels have lost two of their last three, however, including a 56-53 home loss to Pacific on Thursday. Abigail Shoff leads the Gaels’ offense, averaging 17.3 points over her last three games. She scored 10 points with five rebounds in the January win over Seattle. The Redhawks, mired in a seven-game losing streak, will lean on guard Ella Brubaker. She is coming off a 27-point performance in a loss at San Diego on Feb. 7 and scored 26 points against Saint Mary’s in the previous meeting. Despite Brubaker’s scoring bursts, Seattle has lost 13 of its last 14 games and allows an average of 75.2 points per game during its current skid. National Statistical’s ELO system projects Saint Mary’s with a 97.7% probability to win. The Gaels have won four of their last six at home. The game is scheduled for a 6 p.m. PST tip-off on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. Up Next: Seattle hosts Loyola Marymount on Thursday, Feb. 19. Saint Mary’s visits Santa Clara on Thursday, Feb. 19.