Gonzaga's season over, questions turn to Olynyk
The Shockers are celebrating on Saturday night after knocking off top-seeded Gonzaga. At various sites on the Internet I see that Gonzaga coach Mark Few should be considered as a candidate to replace fired coach Ben Howland at UCLA. And somewhere else I see that Gonzaga should fire Few so he could be replaced by [...]
Read MoreWith special season over, Gonzaga fans wondering whether star center Kelly …
Gonzaga Bulldogs fans are frustrated after another earlier-than-expected exit in the NCAA tournament. SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga's special season has ended with another early exit in the NCAA tournament. Although they reached No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 and earned a top seed in the tournament, the Zags were bounced 76-70 in the [...]
Read MoreWichita State shocks top-ranked and top-seeded Gonzaga
Gonzaga Bulldogs fans are frustrated after another earlier-than-expected exit in the NCAA tournament. Wichita State rolled through Pitt while Gonzaga struggled with a No. 16 seed in Southern. Does that spell trouble for the top team in the West region? The Shockers are celebrating on Saturday night after knocking off top-seeded Gonzaga. For Matt Santangelo, [...]
Read MoreWichita State Put Attitude on Display Against Gonzaga
Some doubt is being cast upon Gonzaga after its close call against Southern University on Thursday, but The Slipper Still Fits believes the Bulldogs got a wake-up call that will help them in the next round. The Shockers are moving on to the Sweet 16 following their remarkable comeback win over top-seeded Gonzaga. The Ducks [...]
Read MoreTop-seeded Gonzaga survives upset bid by pesky Southern
The Ducks brought us the first big upset of the NCAA Tournament. More could be on the way. Although Olynyk was the force that kept Gonzaga ahead through the second half, it was a pair of 3-pointers — one by Gary Bell Jr., the next by Kevin Pangos — that gave the Bulldogs their small [...]
Read MoreNo. 1 Gonzaga avoids upset to Southern, but could trouble lie ahead?
The close call won't affect them. Not one bit. A 64-58 win over Southern won't cause Gonzaga to be shaken against Wichita State. Narrowly avoiding history for the wrong reason won't rattle the Bulldogs. This The Zags claimed the No. 1 spot in the poll for the first time in school history, and now look [...]
Read MoreGonzaga's rally falls short as Jared Sullinger leads Ohio State to 73-66 victory
PITTSBURGH — Jared Sullinger doesn't get mad anymore. Those days are over. Gonzaga is a small Jesuit university on the Eastern edge of Washington state. Their enrollment is only around 4800, but their basketball exploits loom much larger, especially when March rolls around. In 1999, the Zags (it The unflappable Gonzaga freshman guard watched the [...]
Read MoreGonzaga routs West Virginia
Almost every practice, the Gonzaga lacrosse team breaks into six-on-six scrimmaging with a competitive twist. The offense gets a point for a goal; the defense must get a clear on the run to score. The first to seven points earns a water break. They may be a bit less physical down low, but the Gonzaga [...]
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