Saint Mary’s tops San Diego 87-60 in Moraga as Shaw and McKeever post double-doubles

Gaels control the game early and extend their position in the West Coast Conference race

Saint Mary’s defeated the University of San Diego 87-60 on Wednesday night, Feb. 4, 2026, at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, using a fast start, consistent rebounding and a decisive second-half surge to separate from the Toreros.

Freshman Dillan Shaw produced 14 points and 10 rebounds for his first collegiate double-double, while Andrew McKeever added 12 points and 12 rebounds as Saint Mary’s improved to 20-4 overall and 9-2 in West Coast Conference play. The win marked the program’s 20th victory of the season and continued a long-running pattern of reaching that benchmark in consecutive years, with the pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season listed as an exception.

How the game turned: first-half cushion, then a 13-1 run

Saint Mary’s took the lead within the opening two minutes and did not trail again. The Gaels built a 44-25 advantage by halftime, with Liam Campbell scoring nine of his 11 points before the break. Campbell finished 4-of-7 from the field and 2-of-3 from three-point range.

In the second half, a 13-1 run turned a 15-point margin into a 27-point lead, removing any realistic path for San Diego to close the gap. Saint Mary’s scored 43 points after intermission, matching its first-half output and maintaining steady separation through the final minutes.

Balanced scoring and interior production

While Shaw led the team in points and rebounds, Saint Mary’s spread production across its rotation, with 10 players scoring in the game. Four additional Gaels reached double figures, including Campbell (11) and three players with 10 points apiece: Paulius Murauskas, Mikey Lewis and Mantas Juzenas. McKeever’s stat line combined efficient scoring with a significant presence on the glass, and he scored eight points in the second half.

San Diego’s leaders and what the result means

For San Diego (10-15, 4-8 WCC), Toneari Lane led all Toreros with 16 points, with Tim Moore Jr. adding 11. The Toreros scored 35 points in the second half after a 25-point first half, but the overall deficit and Saint Mary’s rebounding control limited the impact of the improved offensive half.

In the broader conference context, the outcome kept Saint Mary’s near the top tier of the WCC standings entering the next slate of games, while San Diego remained in the lower half of the league table.

• Final score: Saint Mary’s 87, San Diego 60
• Halftime: Saint Mary’s 44, San Diego 25
• Key performances: Shaw (14 points, 10 rebounds), McKeever (12 points, 12 rebounds), Lane (16 points)

Saint Mary’s led from the opening minutes, built a 19-point halftime cushion, and expanded the margin with a second-half 13-1 burst.