Saint Mary's Dominates Chattanooga in Home Opener
Friday, November 7, 2025, 10:30 PM ET · University Credit Union Pavilion
Saint Mary's Gaels 87, Chattanooga Mocs 66, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Chattanooga Mocs vs Saint Mary's Gaels?
Saint Mary's Gaels beat Chattanooga Mocs 87-66 at University Credit Union Pavilion on November 7, 2025.
In a decisive victory, the Saint Mary's Gaels defeated the Chattanooga Mocs 87-66 in their home opener at the University Credit Union Pavilion. This win marks Saint Mary's second consecutive victory of the season, improving their record to 2-0, while Chattanooga falls to 1-1 after this game.
Saint Mary's has been in impressive form, boasting a record of 9-1 over their last ten games, with an average of 70.7 points scored and only 59.6 points allowed per game. Their recent performance includes a strong win against the St. Thomas Tommies, where they triumphed 84-58. The Gaels have a solid home record of 6-1, showing their strength on their home court.
Chattanooga, on the other hand, has also shown promise with a record of 9-1 in their last ten games, averaging 82.3 points scored and 68.5 points allowed. Their most recent game was a commanding 92-39 victory over the Union Commonwealth Bulldogs. The Mocs have a home record of 6-1 and an away record of 3-0, indicating their capability to perform well regardless of location.
The two teams met previously on November 8, 2024, where Saint Mary's emerged victorious with a score of 86-74. This win adds to their head-to-head record against Chattanooga, which now stands at 2-0 in favor of Saint Mary's.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability for either team, but both squads appeared to be at full strength for this matchup.
The betting market favored Saint Mary's heavily, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the win. The conditions for the game were not detailed, but the venue's atmosphere likely contributed to the Gaels' performance.
Throughout the game, viewers witnessed a series of scoring plays that showcased the Gaels' offensive prowess. Jikari Johnson made several free throws in the second half, contributing to the Mocs' score. However, Saint Mary's continued to pull away, with key plays including a three-point jumper by Joshua Dent, assisted by Mikey Lewis, and a dunk by Makai Richards, assisted by Houston Holland.
The Gaels' ability to maintain a strong defensive presence while executing their offensive strategy effectively was a significant factor in their victory. As the game progressed, it became clear that Saint Mary's was in control, leading to their eventual 21-point win.
Leaders
- PointsMikey Lewis28Saint Mary's Gaels
- AssistsJoshua Dent6Saint Mary's Gaels
- ReboundsPaulius Murauskas8Saint Mary's Gaels
- PointsTeddy Washington Jr.13Chattanooga Mocs
- AssistsJordan Frison6Chattanooga Mocs
- ReboundsTeddy Washington Jr.4Chattanooga Mocs
Recent form
Saint Mary's Gaels
Last 10: 9-1Streak W170.7 scored · 59.6 allowed per game6-1 at home
- W84-58vs St. Thomas TommiesNov 4
- L51-58vs Gonzaga BulldogsMar 12
- W74-59vs Pepperdine WavesMar 11
- W74-64vs Oregon State BeaversMar 2
- W58-55at Loyola Marymount LionsFeb 28
- W74-67at Gonzaga BulldogsFeb 23
- W79-66vs Portland PilotsFeb 20
- W77-56vs Washington State CougarsFeb 16
- W73-64vs Santa Clara BroncosFeb 12
- W63-49at Oregon State BeaversFeb 9
Chattanooga Mocs
Last 10: 9-1Streak W182.3 scored · 68.5 allowed per game3-0 away
- W92-39vs Union Commonwealth (KY) BulldogsNov 4
- L77-80vs Furman PaladinsMar 9
- W76-61vs Mercer BearsMar 8
- W91-70at VMI KeydetsMar 1
- W75-63at UNC Greensboro SpartansFeb 28
- W76-75vs The Citadel BulldogsFeb 22
- W91-86vs Western Carolina CatamountsFeb 20
- W78-71vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersFeb 16
- W82-68at Samford BulldogsFeb 13
- W85-72vs Furman PaladinsFeb 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 23-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Mercer | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Wofford | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Samford | 18-14 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Furman | 22-13 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Western Carolina | 15-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 15-19 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Chattanooga | 13-19 | 6 | 7-11 |
| The Citadel | 11-22 | 6 | 7-11 |
| VMI | 6-26 | 12 | 1-17 |
| Gonzaga | 31-4 | - | 16-2 |
| Saint Mary's | 27-6 | - | 16-2 |
| Santa Clara | 26-9 | 1 | 15-3 |
| Oregon State | 17-16 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Seattle U | 21-14 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Pacific | 18-15 | 8 | 8-10 |
| San Francisco | 17-16 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Washington State | 12-20 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Loyola Marymount | 15-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Portland | 15-19 | 10 | 6-12 |
| San Diego | 12-21 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Pepperdine | 9-23 | 12 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Chattanooga Mocs | Saint Mary's Gaels |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-52 | 26-45 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 58 |
| Three-pointers | 7-21 | 8-16 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 50 |
| Free throws | 15-19 | 27-29 |
| Free throw % | 79 | 93 |
| Rebounds | 21 | 31 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 15 | 25 |
| Assists | 15 | 21 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Blocks | 1 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 26 |
| Fouls | 22 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 23 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half38-52Joshua Dent made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-52Teddy Washington Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Makai Richards.
- 2nd Half40-54Mikey Lewis made Layup. Assisted by Paulius Murauskas.
- 2nd Half40-55Mikey Lewis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-58Mikey Lewis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Paulius Murauskas.
- 2nd Half42-58Teddy Washington Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half44-58Teddy Washington Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half44-60Paulius Murauskas made Jumper. Assisted by Joshua Dent.
- 2nd Half45-60Teddy Washington Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-60Teddy Washington Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half47-63Mikey Lewis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Paulius Murauskas.
- 2nd Half48-63Makai Richards made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-63Makai Richards made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-63Billy Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Makai Richards.
- 2nd Half52-64Mikey Lewis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-65Mikey Lewis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-67Paulius Murauskas made Jumper. Assisted by Joshua Dent.
- 2nd Half52-68Paulius Murauskas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-69Paulius Murauskas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-70Dillan Shaw made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-71Dillan Shaw made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-71Latif Diouf made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-71Latif Diouf made Layup. Assisted by Parker Robison.
- 2nd Half56-71Jordan Frison made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-73Paulius Murauskas made Jumper. Assisted by Tony Duckett.
- 2nd Half57-73Tate Darner made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-74Paulius Murauskas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-75Paulius Murauskas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-75Brennan Watkins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-75Brennan Watkins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-78Dillan Shaw made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mikey Lewis.
- 2nd Half59-80Andrew McKeever made Layup.
- 2nd Half60-80Jikari Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-80Jikari Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-80Jikari Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-81Rory Hawke made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-84Joshua Dent made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mikey Lewis.
- 2nd Half64-84Parker Robison made Layup. Assisted by Tate Darner.
- 2nd Half64-87Mantas Juzenas made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rory Hawke.
- 2nd Half66-87Makai Richards made Dunk. Assisted by Houston Holland.
Win probability
Above the line favours Saint Mary's Gaels, below favours Chattanooga Mocs.
Venue
- University Credit Union PavilionMoraga, CA
- Attendance3381
- OfficialsBret Smith, D.G. Nelson, Michael Mojica
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