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A Timeline of the Gael Mascot: From the Galloping Gaels to Gideon

Gideon–the giant smiling Gael–has gone through two transformations: Before 2008, the Gaels were represented by a knight in shining armor called Gael Force One. With the start of the 2008–09 basketball season, Gael Force introduced a Gaelic warrior with a huge head, bulging muscles, wide grin, and miniature kilt: the much-loved Gideon. A Timeline of the Gael Mascot: From the Galloping Gaels to Gideon A Timeline of the Gael Mascot: From the Galloping Gaels to Gideon A Timeline of the Gael Mascot: From the Galloping Gaels to Gideon Gaels logo A Timeline of the Gael Mascot: From the Galloping Gaels to Gideon Gaels logo A Timeline of the Gael Mascot: From the Galloping Gaels to Gideon A Timeline of the Gael Mascot: From the Galloping Gaels to Gideon

What Does It Mean to Be a Gael?

Energy reaches a whole new decibel at Saint Mary’s. Ask the ESPN commentators at the recent WCC men’s basketball game where the Gaels took down No. 1 ranked Gonzaga 67 to 57. The pavilion roared as students took over the court and the announcers took cover. Check out game day at Saint Mary’s.

Saint Marys College of California is a private, coeducational college located in Moraga, California, United States. It is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church and administered by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. It is known for its Liberal Arts education, including its Great Books and Seminar programs, its business program, which in recent years has become the colleges most popular program, and nursing program, partnered with Samuel Merritt College, whose campus is in Oakland. Recently the college has garnered mild national attention for its mens basketball program. The college is located in Moraga; a small, suburban community located about 12 miles east of Oakland.

The nickname of sports teams at Saint Marys is the Gaels. Saint Marys College was once known for its American football team. In 2004, however, after a long period of decline, the football team was finally disbanded after a dismal 1-11 2003 season. Because of Title IX they were required to devote more funds to the schools other growing programs. Saint Marys is currently well known for its basketball, baseball and womens volleyball teams. Almost all of the Division I varsity teams compete in the WCC. In 2001 the womens basketball team played in the NCAA tournament and advanced to the second round. In March 2005, the mens basketball team also competed in the NCAA championship tournament, though it lost its first game. The mens basketball team has gained national attention for its turnaround, going from two wins in 2001 to 25 in 2005. The womens volleyball team has played in the post season for the past three years, advancing to the “Sweet Sixteen” in 2004.

FAQ

Why is Saint Mary’s called the Gaels?

The Saint Mary’s Gaels are the athletic teams that compete at Saint Mary’s College of California in Moraga, California. The nickname applies to the college’s intercollegiate NCAA Division I teams and to the school’s club sports teams.

What is St Marys College known for?

In the simplest terms, a Gael is an Irish person (the Irish speak Gaelic). Legend has it that in the 1920s famous sportswriter Grantland Rice named Saint Mary’s “the Gaels” because there were so many Irish guys on the squad.

What conference is Saint Mary’s basketball in?

Nationally Recognized

Saint Mary’s College ranks among the top National Liberal Arts Colleges for 2022 published by U.S. News. We have six nationally accredited programs—in art, chemistry and physics, education, music, nursing, and social work.