Live Stats/Live Video – Live Stats and Live Video of all of SMU's Basketball games will be available with links found on smusaints.com. Live stats and video will be produced by the host school.
Social Media – Follow the Saints on Twitter (@SMUSaints_MBB) for live in game updates, and follow SMU Athletics on Facebook (Saint Martin's Saints), Twitter (SMUSaints), Instagram (SMUSaints).
Ticket Information – Tickets for all Saints' home games can now be purchased online at smusaints.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate of the event for eight dollars for adults, and seven for seniors, military, and six dollars for kids 8 and up. All kids under the age of 8 are free. Tickets can be purchased with cash, or debit and credit card.
Home of the Saints – All home Saints' basketball matches are played inside Marcus Pavilion, located on the campus of Saint Martin's. The Pavilion just celebrated its' 50th anniversary in 2017. The newly named TwinStar Court is located inside Marcus Pavilion.
Warming Up With The Saints – Join us Saturday, January 4th for the first Warming Up With The Saints Tailgate inside Marcus Pavilion at 4:15 p.m. Food, drinks, and a post-game talk from head coach
Aaron Landon for only 15 dollars. Tickets can be purchase online at smusaintstickets.com or at the door.
Saints Digital Network – The Saints Digital Network is your home all Saint Martin's Athletics. Live stats and video broadcast are available of every home game this season for free, and can be found on smusaints.com.
Saints' Potential Starting Lineup –
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CJ Jennings (13.5 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 1.5 APG)
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John Moore (7.9 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 2.3 APG)
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Alex Schumacher (13.8 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 2.7 APG)
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Demonte Malloy (16.2 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 2.5 APG)
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Marky Adams (10.1 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 1.8 BPG)
Saints' Offense Goes Cold In Loss To Colorado School Of Mines - Despite a strong first half scoring, Saint Martin's suffered its first loss of the Division II Power Invitational to Colorado School of Mines in Hawaii on Thursday night.
Offensive Struggles Continue In Saints' Road Loss - Trailing by double-digits for majority of the second half, the Saints were able to close the gap and come within single-digits to end the game 77-70 in their loss to Hawaii Hilo on Friday night.
Weevils Hand Saints Road Loss in Final Game Of DII Power Invitational - Saint Martin's lost to University of Arkansas at Monticello, 93-68, on Saturday night in their last game of the Division II Power Invitational hosted by Hawaii Hilo. Despite the best efforts of three Saints combining for 48 points, the Saints struggled to find an offensive rhythm and showcase a comeback.
Malloy Doing It All – The transfer has wasted no time making an impact for the Saints, ranking ninth in the GNAC in scoring (16.2 ppg), and seventh in rebounding (7.4 rpg).
Double-Double Threat – Anchoring the middle for the Saints is
Marky Adams. In 11 games, Adams has six double-double. He enters the week second the GNAC in rebounding at 8.8 boards per game, and in blocks at 1.8 per game, and leads in field goal percentage at 64.9 percent.
Lighting Up The Scoreboard – The Saints' 99 points in the win over Capilano in November, it was the most in a game without overtime since Dec. 9, 2017 when SMU scored 100 against Quest.
Picking Your Pocket –
Alex Schumacher is not only a threat on the offensive end of the floor, but also on the defensive. The guard leads the steal with 20 steals, and is currently fourth in the GNAC at 1.8 steals per game. Schumacher and company are the reason why the Saints rank fifth the GNAC in steals per game at 6.2.
Lights Out From Downtown –
CJ Jennings has established himself as a premier threat from outside the arc. So far on the year, the junior is averaging over 2.7 3-pointers a game, one of only three players in the GNAC to reach that mark.
Controlling the Glass – The Saints have proven to be a force on the glass in 2019-20, leading the conference with nearly 40 rebounds per game.
Fresh Look For The Saints – 2019-20 brings on a whole new team for the Saints, from the top to the bottom. Head coach
Aaron Landon was hired from South Puget Sound Community College to lead SMU in May, 2019. After losing eight seniors, Landon and company brought in 10 new players, including seven freshman.
Meet Head Coach Aaron Landon - Landon comes to Saint Martin's after six seasons as the head coach at South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia, Washington. At SPSCC, Landon transformed a program that finished 2-22 in his first season into a three-time NWAC West Region champion.
The Clippers held a top five ranking in the NWAC Coaches Poll from 2015 to 2019 and won three West Region Championships. During this four year span SPSCC went 49-7 in the West Region and 93-26 overall in the NWAC. South Puget Sound reached the postseason each of the last four seasons, earning three number one seeds and two trips to the NWAC Quarterfinals. Landon was voted NWAC West Region Coach of the Year in 2017, 2018 and 2019. In addition to coaching, Landon was an Academic Advisor at taught classes at SPSCC. Landon departs SPSCC as the program all-time wins leader with 102 wins.
Starting Off Strong – In preseason, the Saints played two Division-I teams on the road, but that did not affect the freshman
Cole Alton and
Alex Schumacher. Alton light up Seattle U, scoring 21 points, and grabbing eight rebounds in 28 minutes of action. Schumacher proved to be difficult for Cal as the guard scored 21 points in only 26 minutes of action.
Meet The New Saints –
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Alex Schumacher G 6-3 175 FR Vancouver, WA / Skyview HS
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Demonte Malloy G 6-3 240 JR Portland, OR / South Puget Sound CC
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CJ Jennings G 6-1 165 JR Colorado Springs, CO / South Plains CC
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Marcus Lenker G 6-4 190 FR Spokane, WA / University HS
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Brandon Freire F 6-7 220 FR New South Wales, Australia / Newington College
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Alex Clinton G 6-6 185 FR New South Wales, Australia / St. Francis Xavier's College
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John Moore G 6-2 200 SO Tacoma, WA / South Puget Sound CC
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Cole Alton G 6-6 210 FR Boise, ID / Boise HS
Reaching New Heights - After an 8-1 start to the 2018-19 season, the Saints have achieved their highest ranking in program history, reaching 11th in the media. The Saints moved up from 15 to 11, eclipsing their No. 13 ranking back in 2009. It wouldn't be until the final week of the regular season when the Saints would pass the mark again, ranking 10th for the first time in school history. Entering the postseason, the Saints broke the record again, moving up to 8th in the media poll.
Setting Records – The Saints' 26 wins last year was most ever in the NCAA-era in program history... and the first time since the 1982-83 season (28).
Playing In The Spotlight – The Saints played in the first ever nationally televised game in school history in 2017. The GNAC Championship game was broadcast on ESPN 3. Their second nationally televised game came against BYU on the BYU.tv network in 2018.
Pack The Pavilion – Over 9,000 people attended SMU Basketball games last season... One of only four programs in the GNAC to reach the 9,000 mark.
Championship Time – The Saints claimed their first ever Championship in 2018-19, winning the GNAC regular season title with a 17-3 record.
Sweet 16 – Saint Martin's reached their deepest run of the NCAA Tournament in 2019, defeating both Concordia (Irvine), and Seattle Pacific before eventually falling to Point Loma in the Sweet 16.
Saints Go Dancing – SMU went to the big dance for the first time in program history... being selected as an at-large bid in the West region in 2018.
Bring On The D-I's – Over the course of the last five seasons, the Saints have faced some of the premier D-I basketball programs to begin the years. During that stretch, SMU has traveled to Gonzaga, Washington, Washington State, and most recently BYU. In 2019, Saint Martin's traveled to Seattle U and University of Cal.
