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Gonzaga men defeat UCLA 74-62 in the Sweet 16

Gonzaga men defeat UCLA 74-62 in their Sweet Sixteen NCAA game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Friday, March 27, 2015. For the first time since 1999, the Gonzaga Bulldogs are dancing into the Elite 8.

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few arrives at the NRG Stadium with the team before an NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Gonzaga forward Domantas Sabonis, right, and Gonzaga guard Kevin Pangos exit the team bus at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Before their Sweet Sixteen game with UCLA, Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) exits the team bus at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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A bomb-sniffing dog checks Gonzaga basketball player’s bags before entering NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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The Bulldogs listen to the national anthem before the game with UCLA , Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Gonzaga head coach Mark Few pauses in thought before his players take to court , Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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The Bulldogs circle up before the game with UCLA , Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Gonzaga guard Byron Wesley (22) and UCLA guard Norman Powell (4) tangle up chasing a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Gonzaga forward Kyle Wiltjer (33) passes the ball out of the key as UCLA forward Kevon Looney (behind) and UCLA center Thomas Welsh (40) defend during the first half of an NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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eUCLA guard Norman Powell (4) takes a shot as Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) and Gonzaga guard Byron Wesley (22) defend during the first half of an NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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After scoring 2-points, Gonzaga guard Byron Wesley (22) celebrates as timeout is called during the first half of an NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Gonzaga head coach Mark Few directs a play during the first half of an NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Gonzaga forward Domantas Sabonis (11) blocks a shot by UCLA forward Kevon Looney (5) during the second half of an NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Gonzaga forward Domantas Sabonis (11) blocks a shot by UCLA forward Kevon Looney (5) during the second half of an NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Gonzaga guard Kevin Pangos (4) defends against a shot by UCLA guard Isaac Hamilton (10) during the second half of an NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) rubs Gonzaga guard Eric McClellan’s head (21) after he chased a ball out of bounds during the second half of an NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Young Zag fans show their team spirit during the second half of an NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Gonzaga forward Kyle Wiltjer (33) defends against a shot by UCLA forward Kevon Looney (5) during the second half of an NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Gonzaga guard Byron Wesley (22) shoots through the defense of UCLA center Thomas Welsh (40) during the second half of an NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) shoots from the key over UCLA forward Tony Parker (23) during the second half of an NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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UCLA forward Tony Parker (23) defends against a shot by Gonzaga guard Gary Bell Jr. (5) during the second half of an NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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The Gonzaga bench celebrates a Bulldog 3-pointer during the second half of an NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Gonzaga forward Domantas Sabonis (11) drives into the key as UCLA center Thomas Welsh (40) defends during the second half of an NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Gonzaga guard Kyle Dranginis (3) sends the ball into play during the second half of an NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Gonzaga guard Eric McClellan (21) gives Gonzaga head coach Mark Few a hug as the Bulldogs defeat the UCLA Bruins 74-62, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Gonzaga forward Kyle Wiltjer (33), Gonzaga guard Kevin Pangos (4), and Gonzaga guard Gary Bell Jr. (5), celebrate the Bulldogs 74-62 win over the UCLA Bruins in a NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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The Bulldogs celebrate their 74-62 win over the UCLA Bruins in a NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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The Bulldogs celebrate their 74-62 win over the UCLA Bruins in a NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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The Bulldogs celebrate their 74-62 win over the UCLA Bruins in a NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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Gonzaga head coach Mark Few jogs to the locker room after the Bulldogs defeated the UCLA Bruins 74-62 during the second half of an NCAA Sweet Sixteen tournament men’s basketball game at NRG Stadium, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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After defeating UCLA 74-62, Gonzaga guard Kevin Pangos (4) signs a program for a fan, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Houston, Texas.

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