A Milestone Night for the Gaels
The Saint Mary's Gaels opened their home schedule with a commanding 4‑0 triumph over Fresno State, a result that was as much about collective effort as it was about individual brilliance.
At the heart of the attack was senior midfielder Savannah Schwarze, whose vision and precision delivered three assists, weaving the ball through the opposition’s defense and setting up each goal.
Schwarze’s contribution extended beyond the match, as her five assists this season placed her among the program’s all‑time leaders, tying her for third on the career assists list with Lucianne Crenshaw.
Having already appeared in 73 career games, she is poised to surpass the Gaels’ record of 80 appearances, a milestone that would underscore her durability and consistency.
The accolades kept coming, with Schwarze earning her first Student‑Athlete of the Week honor for the 2025‑26 campaign after a decisive goal in a 2‑2 draw against CSUN, and collecting All‑West Region, All‑WCC Second Team, and WCC All‑Academic Team honors.
Looking ahead, the Gaels will host UC Davis on August 20 and Georgetown on August 23, non‑conference fixtures that promise fresh challenges as the team aims to translate its early‑season momentum into a strong finish.