1. Saint Mary’s College Basketball Experience Mike Furlong

2. Pre-Tourney With their record of 25 wins and 5 losses, SMC has their position secured after their win over Portland Saint Mary’s also became the West Coast Conference champions with a 81-62 win over Gonzaga

3. Richmond Game Saint Mary's wins their first NCAA tournament game since 1959 Major players being Samhan and McConnell, Saint Mary’s pull out a 80-71 victory An exciting and historic game to watch

4. Villanova game Saint Mary’s makes a staggering victory over number 2 ranked Villanova A close game throughout, SMC secures a 75-68 win First entrance into the sweet sixteen ever for the Gaels

5. Sources www.smcgaels.com www.espn.com http://www.sfgate.com/cgi- bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/03/28/SPJF1CMEQ6.DTLhttp://www.sfgate.com/cgi- bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/03/28/SPJF1CMEQ6.DTL