St. Mary’s (CA) edged Seattle 72–70 in a tightly contested NCAA matchup, surviving a back-and-forth game that stayed within one or two possessions deep into the final minutes. With both teams trading runs and answering key baskets, neither side was able to create lasting separation, setting up a finish that came down to late-game execution. Seattle kept pressure on throughout, matching St. Mary’s scoring and giving itself a chance to steal the game late. The Redhawks’ ability to stay within striking distance put added importance on each half-court possession, particularly as the pace slowed and the game became more about shot selection and getting stops. St. Mary’s ultimately secured the win by making the decisive plays in the closing stretch, holding on by two points as Seattle’s final push came up short. Without verified box-score details provided (top performers, shooting splits, rebounds, assists), individual standout performances cannot be stated factually; however, the result reflected St. Mary’s ability to execute in a one-possession game. Going forward, St. Mary’s can take confidence from winning a close contest and closing out a tight finish, while Seattle will look to build on the competitive performance and focus on late-game details—particularly end-of-game shot quality and defensive stops—that often decide games of this margin.