Zags beat LMU, move into title game
Waiting for USD-SMC game to end in overtime, I'll post my unedited game story from Gonzaga's 66-48 win over Loyola Marymount on Saturday.
SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2013
Whitworth defeats Emory 86-67
S-R photojournalist Tyler Tjomsland covered Whitworth's home win against Emory. Check out a big picture gallery of his photos.
Vandals get hot, nudge Seattle U
Mike McChristian's day was made well before the Vandals tipped off with Seattle U. He got a surprise visit from his mother, who flew in from California just in time to watch her son drop a career-high 26 points -- and go on one of…
GU defeats LMU 66-48
S-R photojournalist Colin Mulvany covered the GU victory over LMU to advance to the finals of the WCC. Check out a big picture gallery of his photos.
Tale of the tape: WSU 76, USC 51
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Washington State has now won consecutive games for the first time since December, and it couldn't have come at a better time. WSU's 76-51 win over USC is recapped after the jump. Read on.
GU women cruise into WCC championship game
Gonzaga's women took control with a 12-2 run late in the first half to build an 11-point lead and the Bulldogs went on to a comfortable 62-43 victory over fourth-seeded BYU in the WCC Tournament semfinals on Saturday at the Orleans Arena. Shelby Cheslek led…
Gonzaga women defeat BYU 62-43
S-R photojournalist Colin Mulvany covered the GU women vs. BYU game in Las Vegas. GU women beat BYU 62-43. GU will face Saint Mary's-San Diego winner for title Monday. Check out a big picture gallery of his photos.
Olynyk finalist for Wooden Award
Heading over to the Orleans Arena for the GU women's semifinal against BYU at noon, but a little news to pass on first. Gonzaga junior Kelly Olynyk is one of 15 finalists for the Wooden Award. Olynyk, who averaged 17.7 points and 7 rebounds, was…
The Lions make liars of us all
A GRIP ON SPORTS All of you who had Loyola Marymount as Gonzaga's first opponent in the WCC tournament, please step forward. That many? Well, it confirms what I thought. This blog is read by a bunch of untruthful sports fans. Read on.
Live chat as Senior Day is here for WSU
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- The time has come for Brock Motum and Mike Ladd to say farewell to Beasley Coliseum. The Cougars are hoping both will be able to play. It's possible. Read on for links.
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