Saint Mary's Defeats Florida Atlantic 88-75 in NCAAB Showdown
Friday, December 19, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · University Credit Union Pavilion
Saint Mary's Gaels 88, Florida Atlantic Owls 75, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Florida Atlantic Owls vs Saint Mary's Gaels?
Saint Mary's Gaels beat Florida Atlantic Owls 88-75 at University Credit Union Pavilion on December 19, 2025.
Who was favored in Florida Atlantic Owls vs Saint Mary's Gaels?
Saint Mary's Gaels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1200 (about 92% implied). The favorite won.
In a compelling matchup at the University Credit Union Pavilion, the Saint Mary's Gaels secured an 88-75 victory over the Florida Atlantic Owls. This game showcased the Gaels' strong home advantage, improving their record to 11-2 while the Owls fell to 8-5. The Gaels have demonstrated solid form, with a home record of 6-0, and they averaged 79.3 points scored while allowing 64.5 points in their last ten games, despite a recent loss to Boise State. In contrast, Florida Atlantic, riding a three-game winning streak, averaged 84.0 points scored and allowed 70.6 points in their last ten games, indicating their offensive prowess.
The Gaels entered the game with a recent record of 8-2 over their last ten outings, although they were coming off a loss. Their performance at home has been particularly impressive, with a perfect 6-0 record at the University Credit Union Pavilion this season. The Owls, on the other hand, had been performing well on the road, boasting a 4-2 record in away games, and their last five games had seen them score an average of 85.6 points.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Saint Mary's favored by 13.5 points, with a total set at 145.5. The odds reflected confidence in the Gaels' ability to control the game, given their strong home performance and the Owls' mixed results away from home.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams were expected to field their regular lineups. The conditions for the game were optimal for basketball, with a packed venue creating an electric atmosphere.
Throughout the game, viewers were treated to a display of skill and strategy, with Saint Mary's pulling ahead decisively in the second half. The Gaels' ability to maintain a high scoring average was evident as they consistently found ways to penetrate the Owls' defense. Key moments included free throws by Tony Duckett and Isaiah Elohim, which helped to extend Saint Mary's lead late in the game.
The final score of 88-75 not only highlighted Saint Mary's dominance at home but also underscored Florida Atlantic's potential, despite the loss. The Owls showed resilience, particularly in their recent form, which could bode well for their upcoming games. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on their performances, with Saint Mary's aiming to maintain their strong home record and Florida Atlantic seeking to improve their consistency on the road.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SMC -13.5 | 145.5 o -115 / u -105 | Florida Atlantic Owls +750 · Saint Mary's Gaels -1200 |
Leaders
- PointsJoshua Dent24Saint Mary's Gaels
- AssistsJoshua Dent6Saint Mary's Gaels
- ReboundsAndrew McKeever11Saint Mary's Gaels
- PointsJosiah Parker17Florida Atlantic Owls
- AssistsDevin Williams3Florida Atlantic Owls
- ReboundsMaxim Logue8Florida Atlantic Owls
Recent form
Saint Mary's Gaels
Last 10: 8-2Streak L179.3 scored · 64.5 allowed per game5-0 at home
- L67-68at Boise State BroncosDec 14
- W70-61at Davidson WildcatsDec 7
- L71-96at Vanderbilt CommodoresNov 28
- W77-66at Virginia Tech HokiesNov 27
- W70-65at Wichita State ShockersNov 27
- W96-42vs UC Merced BobcatsNov 23
- W85-72vs Arkansas State Red WolvesNov 20
- W80-49vs North Texas Mean GreenNov 15
- W90-60vs Ohio BobcatsNov 12
- W87-66vs Chattanooga MocsNov 8
Florida Atlantic Owls
Last 10: 7-3Streak W384 scored · 70.6 allowed per game3-1 away
- W105-79vs UAlbany Great DanesDec 13
- W112-55vs Saint Leo MonarchsDec 11
- W81-76at Florida Gulf Coast EaglesDec 7
- L65-70vs St. Bonaventure BonniesNov 30
- L65-74vs George Mason PatriotsNov 26
- W76-65at Loyola Marymount LionsNov 25
- W82-59vs Pacific TigersNov 21
- W92-63vs Coastal Georgia MarinerNov 18
- L68-88at Liberty FlamesNov 9
- W94-77at Charleston CougarsNov 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 25-9 | - | 15-3 |
| Tulsa | 30-8 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Wichita State | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| UAB | 20-12 | 4 | 11-7 |
| North Texas | 19-14 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Charlotte | 17-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Tulane | 18-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Temple | 16-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Memphis | 13-19 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 13-18 | 8 | 7-11 |
| East Carolina | 11-20 | 9 | 6-12 |
| UTSA | 5-25 | 14 | 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 | Florida Atlantic Owls | Saint Mary's Gaels |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-61 | 28-62 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 7-20 | 6-26 |
| Three-point % | 35 | 23 |
| Free throws | 16-25 | 26-33 |
| Free throw % | 64 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 45 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 30 |
| Assists | 14 | 21 |
| Steals | 5 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 40 |
| Fouls | 24 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 20 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 3 | 94 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half45-55Devin Vanterpool makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half45-58Joshua Dent makes 25-foot three point jumper (Paulius Murauskas assists)
- 2nd Half45-60Paulius Murauskas makes layup
- 2nd Half46-60Devin Vanterpool makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-63Joshua Dent makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dillan Shaw assists)
- 2nd Half46-65Andrew McKeever makes layup (Dillan Shaw assists)
- 2nd Half48-65Devin Williams makes layup (Devin Vanterpool assists)
- 2nd Half48-67Andrew McKeever makes layup (Joshua Dent assists)
- 2nd Half51-67Devin Vanterpool makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kanaan Carlyle assists)
- 2nd Half51-70Dillan Shaw makes 24-foot three point jumper (Joshua Dent assists)
- 2nd Half52-70Isaiah Elohim makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-71Joshua Dent makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-72Joshua Dent makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-72Devin Vanterpool makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-72Josiah Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-72Josiah Parker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-72Maxim Logue makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half57-73Joshua Dent makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-74Joshua Dent makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-74Kanaan Carlyle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-74Kanaan Carlyle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-76Paulius Murauskas makes driving layup (Joshua Dent assists)
- 2nd Half59-77Paulius Murauskas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-78Paulius Murauskas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-78Maxim Logue makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-78Maxim Logue makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-81Mikey Lewis makes 24-foot three point jumper (Paulius Murauskas assists)
- 2nd Half63-81Isaiah Elohim makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half63-83Andrew McKeever makes layup
- 2nd Half65-83Josiah Parker makes layup
- 2nd Half65-85Andrew McKeever makes layup (Paulius Murauskas assists)
- 2nd Half67-85Isaiah Elohim makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half67-86Andrew McKeever makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-86Josiah Parker makes layup
- 2nd Half71-86Isaiah Elohim makes layup
- 2nd Half71-87Tony Duckett makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-88Tony Duckett makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-88Isaiah Elohim makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-88Isaiah Elohim makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-88Josiah Parker makes 3-foot hook shot
Win probability
Above the line favours Saint Mary's Gaels, below favours Florida Atlantic Owls.
Venue
- University Credit Union PavilionMoraga, CA
- Attendance3129
- OfficialsMatthew Rukasin, Brooks Wells, Grant Jeffres
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