The Pilots might be wishing they didn't have to make this trip to Moraga tonight. Simply, this matchup vs. Saint Mary's has not worked too well lately for Portland, especially in Moraga, where the last two visits by the Pilots have seen the Gaels win by 42 and 43 points, respectively. Portland did stay within 23 at home vs. SMC on January 4, but the Pilots have absorbed some other horrific beatings this season, including recent losses by 40+ vs. Santa Clara and Gonzaga. The withering Gaels defense ranks fourth nationally in points per game (only 60.5) and the lack of sharp edges on the Portland side suggests the Pilots aren't likely to get to that SMC defensive average tonight. Play Saint Mary's