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Saint Mary's Clinches WCC Title with Win Over Gonzaga

3/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Saint Mary's defeated Gonzaga 70-59, clinching a share of the West Coast Conference title for the fourth consecutive year.
Mikey Lewis led Saint Mary's with a career-high 31 points, dominating the second half after trailing at halftime.
Gonzaga's Graham Ike scored 17 points but fouled out late.
Both teams will enter the WCC tournament as top seeds, with Gonzaga No. 1 and Saint Mary's No. 2.

History

Historical Context

The Gonzaga–Saint Mary's basketball rivalry, dating back to 1955, has intensified over the years, with both teams dominating the West Coast Conference (WCC). In 2019, Saint Mary's upset Gonzaga 60-47 in the WCC championship, marking their fourth title and showcasing the competitive landscape of college basketball in the West, where both teams have combined to win 26 of the last 30 conference championships.

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Story summary

Saint Mary's defeated Gonzaga 70-59, clinching a share of the West Coast Conference title for the fourth consecutive year.
Mikey Lewis led Saint Mary's with a career-high 31 points, dominating the second half after trailing at halftime.
Gonzaga's Graham Ike scored 17 points but fouled out late.
Both teams will enter the WCC tournament as top seeds, with Gonzaga No. 1 and Saint Mary's No. 2.

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