12/16/25

(Lacey, WA) The Saint Martin’s Saints Men’s Basketball team faced Division III opponent Pacific University for another non-conference matchup. The Saints fell behind 15-13 against the Boxers as Pacific used a pesky press to speed up the tempo. Saint Martin’s settled in to get up by ten points at 27-17, before finishing the half on a 12-0 run and took a 61-40 lead. Patrick Kilfoil and Diego Trejo-Delgado each had 13 points in the first half to lead the Saints. Saint Martin’s continued to play good defense in the second half, holding Pacific to just one three-pointer. The Saints recorded their second straight 100-point game, winning 108-66. It’s the first time Saint Martin’s has scored back-to-back 100-point games since December of 2023.

Pablo Navarro had a double-double with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 7-7 from the free throw line. Patrick Kilfoil finished with 16 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Diego Trejo-Delgado had 15 points, Kaden Hansen had 13, and Dae’Kwon Watson had 12 points and five steals.

Saint Martin’s has won six games in a row to improve to 9-2 overall and 5-0 at home. The Saints have one last home game in 2025 as they host Pacific Lutheran on Thursday at 6:00 PM before going to Seattle Pacific to rekindle GNAC play on New Year’s Day.

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