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NCAA Tournament: Gonzaga vs. Northwestern (March 18)

Gonzaga plays Northwestern in the NCAA second round game, Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Sat., March 18, 2017

Gonzaga forward Zach Collins slams on Northwestern forward Scottie Lindsey during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga teammates Przemek Karnowski (24) and Josh Perkins (13) celebrate with Nigel Williams-Goss after Williams-Goss stole the ball and dunked on Northwestern during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss roars with delight after being fouled by Northwestern guard Sanjay Lumpkin (34) during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski tangles with Northwestern guard Isiah Brown (12) for a loose ball during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins is fouled by Northwestern forward Gavin Skelly (44) during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga guard Silas Melson drives on Northwestern center Barret Benson (25) during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) shoots the ball over Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5) during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) grabs a rebound during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) shoots over Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5) during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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The Gonzaga Band roars to life before the Zags play Northwestern in their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga fans cheer on the Zags against Northwestern during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga fans cheer on the Zags during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) tries to stop Northwestern guard Bryant McIntosh (30) during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) eyes the ball during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga guard Silas Melson (0) shoots from 3-point range during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) shoots from 3-point range the ball as Northwestern guard Scottie Lindsey (20) defends during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Northwestern center Barret Benson (25) tries to grab the ball from Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) shoots over Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5) during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) competes for a rebound with Northwestern forward Gavin Skelly (44) and Northwestern guard Bryant McIntosh (30) during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) heads to the basket as Northwestern guard Sanjay Lumpkin (34) defends during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski builds a wall against Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5) during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Northwestern guard Sanjay Lumpkin (on right) tries to steal the ball from Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) during the second half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) shoots from under the basket during the second half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga coach Mark Few encourages his players against Northwestern during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) is smothered by Northwestern Dererk Pardon during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Northwestern guard Bryant McIntosh (30) strips the ball from Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) during the second half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) tangles up with Northwestern guard Sanjay Lumpkin (34) during the second half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) gives a smoking gun sign after hitting a 3-pointer during the second half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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The Zags celebrate a foul call against the Wildcats during the second half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga players Bryan Alberts and Przemek Karnowski (24) celebrate teammate Zach Collins getting fouled by Northwestern during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) is guarded by Northwestern center Barret Benson (25) during the second half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Northwestern coach Chris Collins loses his cool against Gonzaga during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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"What are you doing?" yells Northwestern head coach Chris Collins to the ref during the second half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forwards Killian Tillie (33) and Zach Collins (32) beat Northwestern forward Vic law to a rebound during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams shoot misses a free throw as his teammates watch against Northwestern in their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) puts his hand inside the rim as Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5) shoots the ball. Northwestern head coach Chris Collins reacted saying that a goal tending foul should have been called. He drew a technical foul for his reaction during the second half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) puts his hand inside the rim as Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5) shoots the ball. Northwestern head coach Chris Collins reacted saying that a goal tending foul should have been called. He drew a technical foul for his reaction during the second half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forwards Killian Tillie (33) and Zach Collins defend the rim against Northwestern center Dererk Pardon during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City. A technical foul was called after this play on the Wildcat bench.

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After being called for a technical foul, Northwestern Head coach jesters that Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) hand was through the net and should have be called for goal tending during the second half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forwards Zach Collins and Killian Tillie wrestle with Northwestern guard Scottie Lindsey at the rim during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss steals the ball from Northwestern forward Vic Law and lead to a crucial basket during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) has the ball stripped away by Northwestern players Sanjay Lumpkin, center, and Bryant McIntosh, right, during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga coach Mark Few has a message for his team against Northwestern during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) pressures Northwestern Bryant McIntosh during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) dunks the ball during the second half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forwards Killian Tillie and Zach Collins celebrate their win over Northwestern after their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) shoots the ball during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Northwestern forward Gavin Skelly (44) tries to stop a shot by Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) is fouled by Northwestern guard Sanjay Lumpkin (34) during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) reaches for a rebound over Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5) during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) shoots over Northwestern center Dererk Pardon (5) during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) defends the in-bounds pass from Northwestern guard Bryant McIntosh, right, during their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga head coach Mark Few talks with Gonzaga guard Silas Melson (0) and Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) dunks the ball over Northwestern guard Scottie Lindsey (20) during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga assistant coach Tommy Lloyd pumps his arms in celebration after the Zags defeated Northwestern in their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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The Zags celebrate their 79-73 win over Northwestern during a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga players Jordan Mathews (4), Nigel Williams-Goss (5) and Zach Collins discuss the game while walking to the interview room after defeating Northwestern in their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga player Silas Melson, Rem Bakamus and Josh Perkins celebrate defeating Northwestern after their NCAA second round game, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) and Gonzaga guard Jordan Mathews (4) celebrate the Zags 79-73 victory over Northwestern during a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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The Zags celebrate their 79-73 victory over Northwestern during a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) and fellow Zags celebrate Gonzaga's 79-73 victory over Northwestern during a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sat., March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City.

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