The Seattle Seahawks, Mariners, Storm, Sounders and Kraken all have something in common. In fact, that same thing they have in common also extends to Seattle’s two defunct major pro teams – the Pilots and, of course, the Sonics. Groz: This is the most important Mariners season of the last […]
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Gonzaga’s bid for perfection throttled by Baylor in 86-70 title game loss
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Baylor knew it would need to play to near-perfection to end Gonzaga’s flawless season. The Bears just about did. Baylor 86, Gonzaga 70: Box score Jared Butler and their dynamic backcourt hit their first five 3-pointers and never cooled off. Undersized big man Mark Vital delivered as […]
What edge does Gonzaga have vs Baylor? FOX Sports’ Titus and Tate preview the biggest matchups
The marquee men’s college basketball matchup between Gonzaga and Baylor that everybody has waited all season for is finally here. Zags’ last hurdles: a quick turnaround and Baylor in the title game The undefeated Zags, who were ranked No. 1 from start to finish, take on 27-2 Baylor, which was […]
Gonzaga’s last hurdles: a quick turnaround — and Baylor in monumental title game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Now comes the hard part for Gonzaga. Less than 16 hours after walking off the floor with one of the most scintillating wins in the game’s history, the barely-still-undefeated Bulldogs returned to the practice court Sunday to get ready for the national championship game. Stecker: Zags’ win […]
Stecker: Gonzaga’s epic Final Four win over UCLA is the most important in Zags history — for a few days, at least
Gonzaga finally did it. It finally pulled off what it hasn’t been able to do yet in an NCAA Tournament. Instant Classic: Suggs’ 3 lifts Zags past UCLA and into title game I’m not talking about winning the national title. Not yet, at least. I’m talking about not falling into […]
Instant Classic: Suggs’ 3-pointer lifts Gonzaga past UCLA and into title game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The shot by Gonzaga freshman Jalen Suggs — perfect! Gonzaga 93, UCLA 90: Box Score Suggs banked in a shot at the buzzer from just inside the halfcourt logo Saturday night to lift the Zags to a 93-90 overtime win over UCLA and move them one win […]
Next up on Gonzaga’s road to a perfect season: storied UCLA in Final Four
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Next up on the long list of wannabes eager to stop, or even slow, the undefeated Gonzaga Bulldogs is a team basketball fans might have heard of: UCLA. Gonzaga rolls into Final Four with 85-66 win over USC In a strange twist that typifies a strange year, […]
Gonzaga rolls into Final Four with 85-66 win over USC in Elite Eight
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gonzaga got on a roll and put on a show Tuesday night, moving to 30-0 on the season and cruising into the Final Four with an 85-66 beatdown of previously rolling Southern California. Gonzaga 85, USC 66: Box score Drew Timme had 23 points and five rebounds […]
Not just offense: Gonzaga trusts defense in Elite 8 matchup vs USC
NDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Gonzaga has spent its entire season pushing tempo, knocking down shots and rolling to comfortable wins with one of the best offenses college basketball has seen in two decades. The Zags’ push for perfection hasn’t ignored the other end of the court, either. Gonzaga blows past Creighton […]
Gonzaga blows past Creighton 83-65 to clinch spot in Elite Eight
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Drew Timme scored 22 points and top-seeded Gonzaga did against Creighton what it’s done throughout this unblemished season, rolling past the fifth-seeded Bluejays with versatile offense and efficient defense to win 83-65 on Sunday in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Gonzaga 83, Creighton 65: Box […]