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Gonzaga Secures NCAA Spot with Win Over Saint Mary's

3/13/2025

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Gonzaga triumphed over 19th-ranked Saint Mary’s with a nail-biting 58-51 victory in the West Coast Conference Tournament, clinching an automatic NCAA Tournament spot. Braden Huff shone brightly, scoring 18 points as the Bulldogs avenged last year's title defeat and celebrated their remarkable 18th consecutive season with 25 wins. Meanwhile, Saint Mary’s saw its seven-game winning streak come to a halt, plagued by turnovers and shooting woes.

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Gonzaga triumphed over 19th-ranked Saint Mary’s with a nail-biting 58-51 victory in the West Coast Conference Tournament, clinching an automatic NCAA Tournament spot. Braden Huff shone brightly, scoring 18 points as the Bulldogs avenged last year's title defeat and celebrated their remarkable 18th consecutive season with 25 wins. Meanwhile, Saint Mary’s saw its seven-game winning streak come to a halt, plagued by turnovers and shooting woes.