NCAAB · Final

Saint Mary's Edges Seattle U in Close Contest

Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Climate Pledge Arena

Saint Mary's Gaels 72, Seattle U Redhawks 70, 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 Seattle U Redhawks?

Saint Mary's Gaels beat Seattle U Redhawks 72-70 at Climate Pledge Arena on February 18, 2026.

Who was favored in Saint Mary's Gaels vs Seattle U Redhawks?

Saint Mary's Gaels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -625 (about 86% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling matchup at Climate Pledge Arena, the Saint Mary's Gaels narrowly defeated the Seattle U Redhawks with a final score of 72-70. This game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Saint Mary's extending their impressive season record to 25-4, while Seattle U fell to 16-13. The contest was marked by a back-and-forth battle, particularly in the second half, where the lead changed hands multiple times.

Saint Mary's came into this game riding a four-game winning streak, having won eight of their last ten contests. Their recent form has been strong, with an average of 77.1 points scored and only 64.0 points allowed over their last ten games. In contrast, Seattle U's recent performance has been more inconsistent, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, averaging 62.9 points scored and allowing 65.7 points. The Redhawks managed to secure a win against Oregon State just prior to this matchup, but their overall form has been shaky, particularly away from home, where they struggled with a 0-5 record in their last five away games.

The game was tightly contested, with Seattle U holding a slim lead at various points. However, key plays by Saint Mary's, including free throws from Andrew McKeever and Joshua Dent in the closing moments, allowed them to edge out the victory. The previous meeting between these two teams earlier in the season also saw Saint Mary's come out on top, winning 93-76 in a game played on January 5, 2026.

In terms of home and away performance, Seattle U has shown a stronger record at home, going 4-1 in their last five home games, compared to their struggles on the road. Saint Mary's, on the other hand, has been dominant both at home and away, with a perfect 5-0 record in their last five home games and a solid 3-2 record in away games.

Injury reports did not indicate any significant absences affecting either team for this matchup, allowing both squads to field their key players. The market had priced the game with Saint Mary's favored by 9.5 points, according to DraftKings, reflecting their strong season performance and recent form. The total points line was set at 133.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.

The conditions for the game were favorable, with a well-maintained arena and a lively atmosphere, contributing to the intensity of the matchup. Fans were treated to a display of skill and determination from both teams, making it a compelling watch.

As the game progressed, viewers were advised to keep an eye on the scoring plays that defined the final moments. Notable moments included McKeever's clutch free throws and Lewis's driving layup that momentarily put Saint Mary's ahead. Overall, this game highlighted the resilience of both teams and set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SMC -9.5	133.5 o -105 / u -115	Saint Mary's Gaels -625 · Seattle U Redhawks +455

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Leaders

PointsJunseok Yeo20Seattle U Redhawks
AssistsJunseok Yeo2Seattle U Redhawks
ReboundsJojo Murphy5Seattle U Redhawks
PointsMikey Lewis22Saint Mary's Gaels
AssistsJoshua Dent5Saint Mary's Gaels
ReboundsPaulius Murauskas9Saint Mary's Gaels

Recent form

Seattle U Redhawks

Last 10: 4-6Streak W162.9 scored · 65.7 allowed per game4-1 at home

W60-50vs Oregon State BeaversFeb 16
L72-84at Santa Clara BroncosFeb 12
L53-54at Portland PilotsFeb 8
W83-81vs Pepperdine WavesFeb 5
L58-70at Washington State CougarsJan 29
L54-56at Pacific TigersJan 25
W69-59vs Loyola Marymount LionsJan 22
L50-71vs Gonzaga BulldogsJan 18
W75-64vs San Diego TorerosJan 16
L55-68at Oregon State BeaversJan 9

Saint Mary's Gaels

Last 10: 8-2Streak W477.1 scored · 64 allowed per game3-2 away

W72-61at Pacific TigersFeb 15
W88-60vs Pepperdine WavesFeb 12
W79-54vs San Francisco DonsFeb 8
W87-60vs San Diego TorerosFeb 5
L65-73at Gonzaga BulldogsFeb 1
W75-69at Portland PilotsJan 25
W81-51vs Oregon State BeaversJan 22
L54-62at Santa Clara BroncosJan 18
W82-68at San Francisco DonsJan 14
W88-82vs Washington State CougarsJan 10

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

Box score

Stat	Saint Mary's Gaels	Seattle U Redhawks
Field goals	24-53	25-56
Field goal %	45	45
Three-pointers	3-12	5-21
Three-point %	25	24
Free throws	21-27	15-22
Free throw %	78	68
Rebounds	36	26
Offensive rebounds	9	5
Defensive rebounds	27	21
Assists	7	7
Steals	4	6
Blocks	5	4
Turnovers	16	12
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	25	10
Fast-break points	0	2
Points in the paint	30	36
Fouls	21	21
Largest lead	14	2
Lead changes	11	11
Time in front	76	16

How the scoring went

2nd Half44-38Houran Dan makes 6-foot hook shot
2nd Half46-38Andrew McKeever makes layup
2nd Half46-40Jojo Murphy makes driving layup
2nd Half46-43Maleek Arington makes 23-foot three point jumper (Junseok Yeo assists)
2nd Half48-43Andrew McKeever makes layup (Joshua Dent assists)
2nd Half48-45Junseok Yeo makes 7-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half50-45Joshua Dent makes driving layup
2nd Half52-45Harry Wessels makes layup
2nd Half52-47Will Heimbrodt makes layup
2nd Half52-48Jojo Murphy makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-49Jojo Murphy makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-50Maleek Arington makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-51Maleek Arington makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-53Austin Maurer makes 5-foot jumper (Jojo Murphy assists)
2nd Half54-53Paulius Murauskas makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half54-55Junseok Yeo makes layup
2nd Half56-55Mikey Lewis makes 15-foot jumper (Joshua Dent assists)
2nd Half56-57Will Heimbrodt makes layup
2nd Half57-57Mikey Lewis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-58Junseok Yeo makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-59Junseok Yeo makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-59Andrew McKeever makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half59-61Will Heimbrodt makes 8-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half61-61Andrew McKeever makes 3-foot hook shot
2nd Half61-62Austin Maurer makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-63Austin Maurer makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-63Mikey Lewis makes driving layup
2nd Half64-63Mikey Lewis makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half65-63Andrew McKeever makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-65Jojo Murphy makes 12-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half65-66Maleek Arington makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-67Maleek Arington makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-67Andrew McKeever makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-67Andrew McKeever makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-67Mikey Lewis makes driving layup
2nd Half69-68Junseok Yeo makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-68Joshua Dent makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-68Joshua Dent makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-70Will Heimbrodt makes driving layup
2nd Half72-70Joshua Dent makes free throw 1 of 2