Gonzaga defeated Saint Mary's in the WCC tournament final, securing a 58-51 victory that avenged two regular-season losses. The Bulldogs, who extended their streak to 18 consecutive 25-win seasons, demonstrated their dominance by committing only four turnovers while forcing 18 on Saint Mary's. The Gaels, despite their impressive record and a seven-game winning streak prior to this match, struggled with shooting, notably going 0-16 from 3-point range, marking a significant low for coach Randy Bennett's team. This victory gave Gonzaga its 22nd WCC tournament title, reinforcing its success under coach Mark Few.
Gonzaga avenged two regular-season losses to Saint Mary's with a 58-51 victory in the WCC tournament championship, securing an automatic NCAA Tournament bid.
Despite a strong regular season, Saint Mary's suffered its first game without a 3-pointer in 787 games under coach Randy Bennett, finishing 0-16 from long range.
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