Pradin Hove He scored 18 points and Junsaga Two losses for the normal season St. MaryWith Gils, ranked 19th 58-51 In the Western Coast Conference Championship on Tuesday night.
The Bulldogs (25-8) team won the WCC automatic offer for the NCAA, although both teams were safe in this field regardless of the result.
They got a measure of revenge for his loss against Gaels in the title game last year, which ended Gonzaga in winning four conferences and 10 out of 11. Gonzaga also expanded its national record to 18 consecutive seasons of 25 wins.
Saint Mary (28-5) stopped her series of victories in seven games. Giles also won 17 of 18 games.
The battle of Khalif Score 14 points for Zags, Graham Eik He added 11 and Ryan Nimbard It was 10.
Mitchell Saksen Saint Mary led with 20 points, but only six recorded after the end of the first half. The best player in WCC for this year Augustas Marioletis End with 12 points.
Saint-Marie was trying to become the first team since San Diego in 1996-1997 to beat Gonzaga three times in one season. But Gonzaga entered the game with the highest Kenpom classification, from nine to 22 for Gaels, and was the preferred 3.5 points in Betmgm Sportsbook.
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Fast food
Gonzaga: The Bulldogs team committed only four transformations while forcing 18 years to violate the clock sector in the closing minutes.
Saint Mary’s: Control of the councils is a major reason because Gaels won the normal season title, and they were kept on the 43-28 competitive feature.
Main moment
He brought Marciulionis throw with 15:09 Saint Mary left at one point, but Gaels went at the next 7:36 watch without a field goal as Gonzaga built 48-42.
Main statistics
The teams were combined to shoot 1 out of 31 on 3 throws, with St. Mary Sar 0 for 16.
Even then
Both teams will discover the seeds and destinations of the NCAA championship on Sunday.
Report by Associated Press.
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