Read on for my unedited game story from GU's 70-65 win over BYU on Thursday. And check back tomorrow for a day-after BYU post and a feature on GU's three seniors as they prepare for their final home game against Portland on Saturday.
Few people expected Portland to give Gonzaga a big scare in the Bulldogs' final West Coast Conference game of the season on Thursday night. But Gonzaga needed some key free throws and a crucial steal in the final seconds to hold off the Pilots and…
If Idaho's season wasn't slipping away before tonight, it certainly is now. The Vandals were poleaxed by Texas-San Antonio in the final 20 minutes of a 74-56 loss. It was another unsightly loss for UI -- its fifth in six games -- and suddenly the…
Gonzaga's offense wasn't at its sharpest Thursday night as the Bulldogs completed their regular season with a 59-56 win over Portland in West Coast Conference play at McCarthey Athletic Center. Jazmine Redmon preserved the win with two late free throws. The Bulldogs finished the regular…
Gonzaga's quest to increase its winning streak to 13 games and close out the regular season with a win is getting a stiff challenge from Portland. Gonzaga leads the West Coast Conference game at McCarthey Athletic Center 27-24 at halftime. The Bulldogs have shot 9…
By Jim Meehan jimm@spokesman.com, (208) 765-7131 PROVO, Utah – The Gonzaga Bulldogs stated their case for the No. 1 ranking in college basketball by doing what they’ve done for most of the season. The Bulldogs defended, took care of the ball and repeatedly came up…
Gonzaga (24-5, 14-1) has already clinched its ninth consecutive West Coast Conference title and the No. 1 seed to next weekend's WCC tournament in Las Vegas. The Bulldogs will attempt to add to their 12-game winning streak when they complete the regular season tonight at…
S-R photojournalist Dan Pelle, Jesse Tinsley and Colin Mulvany covered the first day of the State B Hardwood Classic. Check out a big picture gallery of their photos.
Enter the final drawing for Eastern Washington's men's basketball tickets. Just take the news quiz and you will be automatically entered into the drawing for four tickets to the EWU vs. North Dakota game on Saturday. In addition, you could also win movie tickets and…
A GRIP ON SPORTS It's only 5:30 in the morning and I've already spent an hour or so reading stories and prepping links for today's post. Is it because today is the first day of the Washington State basketball tournaments? Ya, that's what it is.…
COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Rare is a Wednesday night this season when we can just sit in front of the television and watch some other Pac-12 basketball games. But last night was different. It was also entertaining. Read on for links to words.
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