St. Mary's forward Kyle Bowen (14) looks to shoot as San Diego forward Yavuz Gultekin, right, and forward Marcellus Earlington defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

St. Mary's forward Matthias Tass drives with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Diego, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

St. Mary's guard Tommy Kuhse (12) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Diego, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

St. Mary's head coach Randy Bennett, center, looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Diego, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)