Gaels

Gonzaga avenged past losses to Saint Mary's with a 58-51 triumph in the WCC Championship, securing their NCAA Tournament bid and showcasing their resilience this season.

Gonzaga and Saint Mary's are barreling toward a showdown for the West Coast Conference title. The No. 12 Bulldogs are a game back of the No. 15 Gaels with a matchup scheduled for Saturday in Spokane, Washington.

Saint Mary's Gaels handed the 13th ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs a rare home loss with a score of 74-71 to take sole possession of first place in the West Coast Conf.