Saint Mary's Falls 0-2 at Chatham Classic
St. Mary's College of Maryland men's basketball drops both games of its 2026-27 season opener in Pittsburgh.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Basketball
St. Mary's College of Maryland men's basketball opened the 2026-27 season at the Chatham Classic, losing 66-61 to Methodist University on Friday and 89-63 to Chatham University on Saturday. The team finished the opening weekend 0-2.
Why it matters
The losses start the season without a win for the Seahawks as they look to build momentum early in the year. The team next faces Johnson & Wales University on Friday, November 13.
Evan Quintero and Malik Gordon each scored 17 points against Methodist, while Quintero added nine rebounds and two blocks. Korey Blair led the team with 11 points against Chatham in the 89-63 defeat.
The players
St. Mary's College of Maryland men's basketball
The NCAA Division III program based in St. Mary's City, Maryland, competes in the Capital Athletic Conference and opened its 2026-27 season with two losses.
Methodist University
The private university in Fayetteville, North Carolina, defeated St. Mary's 66-61 in the first game of the Chatham Classic.
Chatham University
The private university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, hosted the Chatham Classic and defeated St. Mary's 89-63 in the tournament's second day.
The details
St. Mary's trailed Methodist 35-32 at the half before scoring 29 second-half points in a 66-61 loss. Against Chatham, the team fell behind 44-31 at halftime and was outscored in the game 89-63, despite scoring 32 points after the break.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026: Lost 66-61 to Methodist University at the Chatham Classic.
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Lost 89-63 to Chatham University at the Chatham Classic.
Friday, November 13, 2026: Scheduled game against Johnson & Wales University.
Season Trajectory
Opening the season 0-2 at the Chatham Classic leaves St. Mary's with little early margin in the Capital Athletic Conference race. The Seahawks' next test against Johnson & Wales on November 13 will show whether the second-half scoring seen in both games can translate into closer finishes.
With an 0-2 start, St. Mary's enters its November 13 game against Johnson & Wales needing wins to move up the conference standings. Fans following the team should watch for whether the Seahawks can close the gap in the first half, which decided both opening-weekend games.
The takeaway
Two early losses at a tournament can be recovered from, but St. Mary's will need to start cutting its first-half deficits to compete in the games ahead.
What happens next
St. Mary's College of Maryland travels to face Johnson & Wales University on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Further reading
For more on local college hoops, see Basketball coverage across Maryland.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Bay Net.
