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Saint Mary's vs
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Murauskas drops 25 and grabs 12 rebounds as Saint Mary's defeats Washington State
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Beasley Coliseum, Pullman, WA
Ethan Price - Puts up 20 against Gaels Price provided 20 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block over 36 minutes during Saturday's 80-75 loss to Saint Mary's.
Impact It was the fourth time this season Price had recorded a scoring total of 20 or better -- all of which have came against WCC opponents. Despite theoretically transferring to a tougher conference after three years at Eastern Washington, the 6-10 center is currently posting career highs in scoring (12.6 ppg) and rebounding (5.6 rpg).
JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Augustas Marciulionis - Leading Gaels in hot run Marciulionis racked up 19 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and seven assists across 37 minutes during Saturday's 80-75 win over Washington State.
Impact While rival Gonzaga has struggled a bit of late, Marciulionis has led St. Mary's to an 8-0 start to WCC play and 18-3 overall record. He's recorded double-digit scoring in five of the last six games, averaging 14.5 ppg and 5.2 apg over that span and bringing his season-long average up to a team-high 13.9 ppg. He and the Gaels will look at avoid a trap game Wednesday at Santa Clara before facing Gonzaga for the first time this year the following Saturday.
JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Paulius Murauskas - Hot stretch for Saint Mary's Murauskas closed Saturday's 80-75 win over Washington State with 23 points (8-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds and one steal across 38 minutes.
Impact Murauskas has been on an impressive two-game run, going 18-for-28 from the field to result in performances of 24 and 23 points. He now leads the Gaels in rebounding at 8.7 rpg, and his 13.3 ppg scoring average is good for second on the team after Augustas Marciulionis (13.9 ppg).
JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Paulius Murauskas totals 25 points, 12 rebounds to rally Saint Mary's over Washington State 80-75
Paulius Murauskas had 25 points and 12 rebounds as Saint Mary’s rallied to beat Washington State 80-75JANUARY 26, 2025 • Associated Press
Isaiah Watts - Will remain out vs. St. Mary's Watts (hand) was spotted in street clothes ahead of Washington State's tip-off against St. Mary's, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.
Impact Watts initially warmed up, looking as though he would give it a go. He clearly didn't feel enough like himself, however, and he'll now miss his 10th straight game. His next chance to play will come against Pacific on Jan. 30.
JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Watts - Warming up Saturday Watts (hand) is warming up ahead of Washington State's clash with St. Mary's and looks slated to return, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.
Impact Watts missed the last nine games for the Cougars, but is slated to return Saturday night. The guard had just become a starter in late November, and started six straight games before suffering his injury. In that time frame, he averaged 12.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals.
JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
