Saint Mary's vs UCLA Thanksgiving Showdown

Saint Mary’s Gaels kick off their 2026 season on Thanksgiving Day against UCLA in the high-stakes Rady Children’s Invitational — a matchup that hasn’t happened since 2022 and could set the tone for a historic year under new head coach Mickey McConnell. The tournament, held in San Diego and featuring top-tier teams like Texas and Georgetown, promises thrilling battles with championship games on FOX and third-place matchups earlier that day. With the Gaels’ WCC slate already shaping up and season tickets on sale, this could be their most exciting season yet — don’t miss a moment. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/19c5c920581bffd6