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FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012

Zags, Cougars to meet in semifinals

San Diego gave BYU fits for most of the game, but the Cougars dug out a 73-68 win late Friday night to move into the semifinals of the WCC men's basketball tournament against Gonzaga. GU and BYU split two regular-season games. I filed a short…

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GU women to face Saint Mary's

The BYU-USD men's game just tipped off (Noah Hartsock is suited up, went through warmups but he isn't starting). Earlier I put together a short preview of the Gonzaga women's matchup with Saint Mary's in the semifinals and here's a look at Saint Mary's quarterfinal…

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Zags arriving in Vegas

Gonzaga fans are already filling up the lobbies, restaurants, casinos and seats at the Orleans. Later today, Gonzaga's men's and women's teams will arrive in Vegas as they await Saturday's semifinals. Men's assistant coach Tommy Lloyd is already here. He was scouting the Thursday evening…

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Spring can't be too far away 

A GRIP ON SPORTS Most people believe winter is about over when they see the first robin of spring. Or maybe the first crocus. Not me. I know it's over when I see my first State B basketball game at the Arena. It's more reliable…

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