Gaines averaged 19.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists while shooting 56.0 percent from the field to lead Muhlenberg to two close road wins. He flirted with a triple-double at Ursinus, finishing with 20 points, nine assists and eight rebounds. His offensive rebound of a missed foul shot in the closing seconds helped seal the 84-79 win. At Gettysburg, Gaines made two free throws with two-tenths of a second left for the deciding points in a 74-72 win.