Zags now have to defend home court

BULLDOGS

I’m headed downtown for figure skating, but I wanted to get the Gonzaga links up before I left.

Despite the 9 p.m. start, Steve Bergum was able to get some comments from players and coach Mark Few into his game story.

The Oregonian also has a gamer with Darren Cooper disappointed in GU’s second-chance points (15) and points off turnovers (24).

Now the Zags head home, protecting a 47-game home winning streak and 35 consecutive wins in the McCarthey Athletic Center. First up Saturday night is San Francisco (5; KHQ-6; 1510-AM) and then a Monday night battle with USD (9; ESPN2; 1510-AM).

Contrary to others, I haven’t seen a West Coast Conference team other than possibly Santa Clara that has what could be termed a good chance against GU in the MAC. Of course, I haven’t seen USF or USD. There’s always an outside shot – literally – of someone coming in, getting hot and upsetting the Zags.

But I wouldn’t underestimate the power of the student section. I’ve seen better teams than the WCC has to offer enter that place and fall apart. No matter how much you are think you’re ready for the intensity, you aren’t.

We’ll see.