Saint Mary's Big Non-Conference Push | Saint Mary’s Gaels Basketball News

Saint Mary’s basketball is firing up for the 2026-27 season with a stacked non-conference slate, kicking off with a historic showdown against Nevada at the brand-new Tahoe Blue Event Center — the first college basketball game ever there. With a loaded schedule including UCLA, Texas or Georgetown, Oklahoma State, and New Mexico, the Gaels are building momentum under new head coach Mickey McConnell, aiming for their fifth straight WCC title and sixth straight NCAA Tournament berth. Key returnee Elijah Price and a tough, competitive path signal a season primed for deep postseason runs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c440549adcf67f1c