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Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary's: Rivalry Intensifies with Pac-12 Move

2/28/2026

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Gonzaga leads Saint Mary's in the series, winning 59 of 76 matchups, under Gonzaga coach Mark Few and Saint Mary's coach Randy Bennett.
Saint Mary's has become a formidable opponent, making 11 NCAA Tournament appearances under Randy Bennett.
Gonzaga's move to the Pac-12 adds context to the rivalry and prompts mutual respect from both coaches.
The final regular-season game between Gonzaga and Saint Mary's is highly anticipated.

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Story summary

Gonzaga leads Saint Mary's in the series, winning 59 of 76 matchups, under Gonzaga coach Mark Few and Saint Mary's coach Randy Bennett.
Saint Mary's has become a formidable opponent, making 11 NCAA Tournament appearances under Randy Bennett.
Gonzaga's move to the Pac-12 adds context to the rivalry and prompts mutual respect from both coaches.
The final regular-season game between Gonzaga and Saint Mary's is highly anticipated.