NCAAB · Final

Saint Mary's Defeats Davidson 70-61 in NCAAB Clash

Sunday, December 7, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · John M. Belk Arena

Saint Mary's Gaels 70, Davidson Wildcats 61, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Saint Mary's Gaels vs Davidson Wildcats?

Saint Mary's Gaels beat Davidson Wildcats 70-61 at John M. Belk Arena on December 7, 2025.

Who was favored in Saint Mary's Gaels vs Davidson Wildcats?

Saint Mary's Gaels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -410 (about 80% implied). The favorite won.

In a competitive matchup at the John M. Belk Arena, the Saint Mary's Gaels emerged victorious against the Davidson Wildcats with a final score of 70-61. This result highlights the Gaels' strong season, improving their record to 10-1, while Davidson falls to 7-3. The game was marked by a solid performance from Saint Mary's, who managed to maintain a lead throughout the second half.

Saint Mary's entered the game with an impressive away record of 9-1 and had been averaging 79.1 points per game while allowing only 63.2. However, they were coming off a loss against Vanderbilt, which snapped a winning streak. In their last five games, they had a record of 4-1, averaging 79.8 points scored and 68.2 allowed. On the other hand, Davidson had a home record of 7-2 and was on a two-game winning streak, having scored an average of 76.7 points while allowing 70.2 in their last ten games.

In terms of recent form, Davidson had shown resilience with an overall record of 8-2 in their last ten games, including a notable win over The Citadel just two days prior, where they won 79-63. They had a balanced scoring attack, but their defense had allowed an average of 73.4 points in their last five outings, which could have been a concern against a high-scoring opponent like Saint Mary's.

The fixture was also significant as it featured two teams with contrasting styles, with Saint Mary's focusing on a more defensive approach, while Davidson leaned towards a fast-paced offense. The odds from DraftKings reflected this dynamic, with Saint Mary's favored by 8.5 points and a total set at 137.5. The market indicated a strong belief in Saint Mary's ability to control the game, as evidenced by their moneyline odds of -410 compared to Davidson's +320.

In terms of player performances, the scoring plays in the second half were crucial for Saint Mary's as they extended their lead. JaQualon Roberts contributed significantly, making key free throws and a two-point tip shot that helped maintain their advantage. Mikey Lewis also made impactful plays, including a layup assisted by Joshua Dent, which further solidified their lead.

As the game progressed, Davidson struggled to close the gap, with their last scoring effort not enough to overcome the deficit. The Wildcats' inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities in the latter stages of the game ultimately led to their defeat.

The conditions in the arena were favorable for basketball, with a good turnout from fans supporting both teams. This matchup showcased the competitive spirit of college basketball, with both teams demonstrating their strengths and weaknesses. Moving forward, both teams will look to build on this game, with Davidson aiming to rebound from the loss and Saint Mary's hoping to maintain their momentum as they continue their season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SMC -8.5	137.5 o -115 / u -105	Saint Mary's Gaels -410 · Davidson Wildcats +320

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Leaders

PointsSam Brown16Davidson Wildcats
AssistsParker Friedrichsen3Davidson Wildcats
ReboundsJaQualon Roberts6Davidson Wildcats
PointsJoshua Dent21Saint Mary's Gaels
AssistsJoshua Dent5Saint Mary's Gaels
ReboundsAndrew McKeever13Saint Mary's Gaels

Recent form

Davidson Wildcats

Last 10: 8-2Streak W276.7 scored · 70.2 allowed per game6-1 at home

W79-63vs The Citadel BulldogsDec 5
W90-74vs North Carolina A&T AggiesNov 28
L60-94vs Utah State AggiesNov 24
W59-49at Boston College EaglesNov 21
W91-87vs Bowling Green FalconsNov 15
W62-55at Charlotte 49ersNov 12
W85-69vs Washington State CougarsNov 8
W97-63vs DeSales BulldogsNov 4
L75-83at Saint Louis BillikensMar 13
W69-65vs Richmond SpidersMar 12

Saint Mary's Gaels

Last 10: 8-2Streak L179.1 scored · 63.2 allowed per game2-1 away

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
W84-58vs St. Thomas TommiesNov 4
L51-58vs Gonzaga BulldogsMar 12

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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
Saint Louis	29-6	-	15-3
VCU	28-8	-	15-3
Saint Joseph's	24-12	2	13-5
Dayton	25-12	3	12-6
George Mason	23-10	4	11-7
Davidson	20-14	5	10-8
Duquesne	18-15	6	9-9
George Washington	19-16	7	8-10
Fordham	17-15	7	8-10
Rhode Island	16-16	8	7-11
Richmond	15-17	10	5-13
La Salle	9-23	10	5-13
St. Bonaventure	17-17	11	4-14
Loyola Chicago	9-24	11	4-14

Box score

Stat	Saint Mary's Gaels	Davidson Wildcats
Field goals	28-61	23-58
Field goal %	46	40
Three-pointers	3-11	7-23
Three-point %	27	30
Free throws	11-17	8-15
Free throw %	65	53
Rebounds	47	29
Offensive rebounds	17	9
Defensive rebounds	30	20
Assists	5	9
Steals	6	7
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	11	9
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	11
Fast-break points	5	1
Points in the paint	44	26
Fouls	16	16
Largest lead	9	4
Lead changes	20	20
Time in front	43	42

How the scoring went

2nd Half31-33Devin Brown made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ian Platteeuw.
2nd Half31-35Sam Brown made Jumper.
2nd Half34-35Dillan Shaw made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Joshua Dent.
2nd Half36-35Paulius Murauskas made Jumper.
2nd Half36-37Sam Brown made Layup.
2nd Half38-37Joshua Dent made Layup.
2nd Half38-38Sam Brown made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-39Sam Brown made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-40Sam Brown made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-40Joshua Dent made Jumper.
2nd Half40-43Sam Brown made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Parker Friedrichsen.
2nd Half42-43Andrew McKeever made Jumper. Assisted by Joshua Dent.
2nd Half43-43Andrew McKeever made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-45Roberts Blums made Layup.
2nd Half45-45Harry Wessels made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half45-46Nick Coval made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-46Joshua Dent made Jumper.
2nd Half47-48Roberts Blums made Layup.
2nd Half49-48Mikey Lewis made Layup.
2nd Half51-48Mikey Lewis made Layup.
2nd Half51-50Roberts Blums made Layup.
2nd Half51-51Roberts Blums made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-51Harry Wessels made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half56-51Mikey Lewis made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half58-51Harry Wessels made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half58-53Sam Brown made Layup.
2nd Half59-53Joshua Dent made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-53Joshua Dent made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-53Joshua Dent made Layup.
2nd Half62-56Parker Friedrichsen made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by JaQualon Roberts.
2nd Half63-56Paulius Murauskas made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-58JaQualon Roberts made Layup.
2nd Half63-59JaQualon Roberts made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-59Mikey Lewis made Layup. Assisted by Joshua Dent.
2nd Half65-61JaQualon Roberts made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half66-61Liam Campbell made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-61Liam Campbell made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-61Dillan Shaw made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-61Joshua Dent made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-61Joshua Dent made Free Throw.