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NCAA Tournament: Gonzaga vs. Baylor

Action from the Gonzaga vs. Baylor NCAA Tournament second-round game on Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Sat., March 23, 2019

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Rui Hachimura (21) celebrates a Gonzaga three pointer against the Baylor Bears during the first half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament against the Baylor Bears on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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The Zags listen to the Star-Spangled Banner before the start of their second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament with Baylor, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) looks to pass as Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) reaches for the ball during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) heads to the basket during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) puts pressure on Baylor Bears guard Makai Mason (10) as he drives to the hoop and looses control during the first half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament against the Baylor Bears on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke (15) tries to stop a shot by Baylor guard Makai Mason (10) during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Baylor Bears guard Mario Kegler (4) drives to the hoop against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15)during the first half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) makes a pass over Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21) dribbles the ball into the key as Baylor guard Mario Kegler (4) defends during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Baylor Bears guard King McClure (3) drives against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) and guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) during the first half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Baylor Bears forward Freddie Gillespie (33) battles Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Killian Tillie (33) and forward Brandon Clarke (15) at the rim during the first half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) shoots for 3-points over Baylor guard Makai Mason (10) during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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From the bench, Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21) celebrates a Zags 3-pointer by Gonzaga guard Geno Crandall (0) during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) shoots over Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie (33) during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Baylor Bears guard Mark Vital (11) battles Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Killian Tillie (33) at the rim during the first half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Killian Tillie (33) grapples with Baylor Bears guard Mark Vital (11) for a rebound during the first half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament against the Baylor Bears on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke (15) shoots over Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie (33) during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke (15) tries to stop a shot by Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie (33) during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Baylor Bears guard Makai Mason (10) drives the ball straight into Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Killian Tillie (33) during the first half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke (15) defends against a shot by Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke (15) shoots over Baylor forward Flo Thamba (0) during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) reacts against the Baylor Bears during the first half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament against the Baylor Bears on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Rui Hachimura (21) picks up a foul while trying to block a shot against the Baylor Bears during the first half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament against the Baylor Bears on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke (15) dunks the ball over Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie (33) during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) dunks against the Baylor Bears during the first half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament against the Baylor Bears on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) dunks against the Baylor Bears during the first half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament against the Baylor Bears on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) reacts after dunking against the Baylor Bears during the first half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament against the Baylor Bears on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew confers with his staff between plays against Gonzaga during the first half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) battles against the Baylor Bears during the first half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament against the Baylor Bears on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Baylor Bears guard King McClure (3) drives the ball against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Jeremy Jones (22) during the first half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) looks for an open shot against the Baylor Bears during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) dunks the ball against the Baylor Bears during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) drives the ball against the Baylor Bears during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) drives the ball against the Baylor Bears during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) drives the ball against Baylor Bears guard Mark Vital (11) during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke (15) heads to the basket as Baylor guard Mario Kegler (4) defends during the second half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few and assistant coach Tommy Lloyd call plays against the Baylor Bears during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Baylor Bears guard Mario Kegler (4) reacts to a call during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew reacts to a call against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) drives the ball against Baylor Bears forward Freddie Gillespie (33) during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) shoots against Baylor Bears forward Freddie Gillespie (33) during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke (15) drives the ball downcourt as Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie (33) defends during the second half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke (15) and Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) put the squeeze on Baylor guard Makai Mason (10) during the second half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke (15) and Baylor forward Flo Thamba (0) compete for a rebound during the second half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) blocks the shot of Baylor Bears guard Mario Kegler (4) during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Killian Tillie (33) battles Baylor Bears guard Mario Kegler (4) at the rim during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) hits a 3-pointer during the second half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) and Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) double team Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie (33) as he tries to make a shot during the second half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Baylor Bears guard Makai Mason (10) shoots against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21) gets control of a rebound during the second half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21) gains control of a loose ball during the second half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Rui Hachimura (21) tries to put back a missed Gonzaga shot during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Corey Kispert (24) reacts after hitting a three pointer during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) fights to the rim against Baylor Bears guard Mark Vital (11) during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) and Baylor Bears guard Mario Kegler (4) pause between plays during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) drives to the basket against the Baylor Bears during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) shoots over Baylor Bears guard Jared Butler (12) during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Killian Tillie (33) vies for a rebound against Baylor Bears guard Jared Butler (12) during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Rui Hachimura (21) shoots against the Baylor Bears during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Rui Hachimura (21) battles Baylor Bears guard King McClure (3) at the rim during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Baylor snags a rebound against Gonzaga during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) drives to the hoop against the Baylor Bears during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke (15) points to Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21) after assisting him with a 2-point bucket during the second half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) drives the ball against the Baylor Bears during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) battles at the rim against the Baylor Bears during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke (15) takes aim at the basket as Baylor guard Mario Kegler (4) defends during the second half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga assistant coach Tommy Lloyd reacts during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Baylor Bears guard King McClure (3) dunks the ball agiant the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) drives the ball against the Baylor Bears during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) drives to the hoop against the Baylor Bears during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) battles Baylor Bears forward Freddie Gillespie (33) at the rim during the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke (15) shoots over Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie (33) during the second half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) celebrates with forward Brandon Clarke (15) at the buzzer to end the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) celebrates at the buzzer to end the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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The Zags celebrate their 83-71 win over Baylor during a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga head coach Mark Few gives Gonzaga guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) a hug after the Zags beat Baylor 83-71 during a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga head coach Mark Few gives Gonzaga guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) a hug after the Zags beat Baylor 83-71 during a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21) ad Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) were all smiles after defeating Baylor 83-71 during the a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Corey Kispert (24) gestures to the crowd after the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) and teammates exit the court after defeating Baylor 83-71 during the second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA tournament, Sat., March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) embraces Gonzaga Athletic Director Mike Roth after the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few shakes hands with Gonzaga Athletic Director Mike Roth after the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Brandon Clarke (15) high fives fans as he heads to the locker room after the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Killian Tillie (33) shakes hands with Boris Diaw after the second half of a second round mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gonzaga won the game 83-71.

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