Saint Mary’s College
Athletics
Saint Mary’s Athletics Overall Success
SMC earned a second place finish in the West Coast Conference (WCC) Commissioner’s Cup in 2024, which recognizes the best overall athletic department.
NCAA Tournament Appearances overall for Gael Athletics
NCAA Men’s Golf Regionals over the past seven years
NCAA Tournament appearances and two WCC titles for Men’s Soccer in the past six years
NCAA Division 1 Sports
Men’s
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor)
Women’s
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Cross Country
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor)
- Volleyball
Saint Mary’s Athletics Commitment
Saint Mary’s provides holistic support for student-athletes, including wellness programs, mental health resources, academic tutoring, and career preparation.
Total Student-Athletes in WCC
APR Score (11 teams with perfect score of 1000)
GPA average overall Student-Athletes
GPA for all 18 NCAA teams
State-of-the-Art Facilities
State-of-the-Art Facilities
$18 million renovation and addition to University Credit Union Pavilion over the past four years
$3 million Baseball Stadium opened in 2024
$3 million Baseball Stadium opened in 2024
$18 million renovation and addition to University Credit Union Pavilion over the past four years
Basketball Offices
University Credit Union Pavilion
Strength & Conditioning Performance Center
Film Room
Practice Gym
Soccer Stadium
Softball won the West Coast Conference and advanced to the NCAA Tournament in 2024
Award-Winning On and Off the Field
Award-Winning On and Off the Field
Mike Matoso named 2022 Athletic Director of the Year
SMC Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mike Matoso named 2022 Athletic Director of the Year by National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics
Corbin Burnes All-Star Game Starting Pitcher
2021 Cy Young Award winner & 2024 starting All-Star Game pitcher Corbin Burnes played for the Gaels before earning a spot in the majors
