Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Saint Mary's Gaels vs Portland Pilots

Preview · updated September 26, 2026 · 2025–26 season

Saint Mary's Gaels

Gaels

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— home · — away

11th in WCC

Head coach Tyler Hildebrand

Portland Pilots

Pilots

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— home · — away

6th in WCC

Head coach Megan Burton

Storylines

Momentum — SMC took the last meeting by 1 and can build on it.
Series edge — SMC owns the recent series 2-1.

Stakes11th in WCC

Players to watch

SMC

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PORT

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Team comparison · per game

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Series & head-to-head

Series (ESPN era)SMC leads series 2-1 (since 2008-09)

Last meetingOct 25, 2025: SMC 3 — PORT 2 (W: SMC)

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