Saint Mary's beats Santa Clara 81-59

Saint Mary's beats Santa Clara 81-59

Published Dec. 24, 2015 1:14 a.m. ET

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Evan Fitzner had 21 points with 4-of-5 3-point shooting on Wednesday night and Saint Mary's beat Santa Clara 81-59 for its fourth straight win and first road victory of the season.

Dane Pineau had 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Gaels (10-1, 2-0 West Coast Conference). Calvin Hermanson added 11 points and Jock Landale scored 10.

The Gaels, who have traveled less than 100 miles this season, lost their other away game 63-59 to California on Dec. 12.

Saint Mary's made 11 of its first 12 shots in the second half to extend a four-point halftime lead to 62-47 with 10 minutes left. The Gaels cruised from there, shooting 68 percent in the half and 63 percent for the game.

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