GU vs St. John's (March 17)
No. 11-seeded Gonzaga took command early with a 12-0 run, built an 11-point halftime lead and cruised to an 86-71 victory over No. 6 St. John’s on Thursday in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
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Gonzaga forward Kelly Olynyk (13) puts up a shot against St. John's forward Sean Evans (5) as St. John's forward Justin Burrell (24) and guard Paris Horne (23) look on in the first half during a Southeast regional second-round NCAA tournament college basketball game Thursday, March 17, 2011, in Denver.
Jack Dempsey Associated Press
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St. John's guard Dwight Hardy (12) tries to tip the ball loose from Gonzaga center Robert Sacre (00) in the first half during a Southeast regional second-round NCAA tournament college basketball game Thursday, March 17, 2011, in Denver.
Ed Andrieski Associated Press
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Gonzaga center Robert Sacre (00) wrestles the ball from St. John's guard Malik Boothe (3) in the first half during a Southeast regional second-round NCAA tournament college basketball game Thursday, March 17, 2011, in Denver.
Ed Andrieski Associated Press
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St. John's forward Justin Brownlee (32) blocks a shot attempt by Gonzaga forward Elias Harris (20) in the first half during a Southeast regional second-round NCAA tournament college basketball game Thursday, March 17, 2011, in Denver.
Jack Dempsey Associated Press
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Gonzaga coach Mark Few reacts during the first half against St. John's during a Southeast regional second-round NCAA tournament college basketball game Thursday, March 17, 2011, in Denver.
Ed Andrieski Associated Press
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St. John's coach Steve Lavin watches from the sidelines in the first half against Gonzaga during a Southeast regional second-round NCAA tournament college basketball game Thursday, March 17, 2011, in Denver.
Jack Dempsey Associated Press
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St. John's guard Dwight Hardy, right, strips the ball from Gonzaga guard Demetri Goodson in the second half during a Southeast regional second-round NCAA tournament college basketball game Thursday, March 17, 2011, in Denver.
Ed Andrieski Associated Press
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Gonzaga band members Jake Bredl, second from right, and Marshal Hurson, right, cheer on the Zags vs St. John's, March 17, 2011, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
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Gonzaga's Elias Harris and Robert Sacre pound St. John's Justin Brownlee in the first half, March 17, 2011, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
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Gonzaga coach, Mark Few, gets his team in gear against St. John's, March 17, 2011 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
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Gonzaga's Demetri Goodson soars for a basket against St. John's Justin Brownless, March 17, 2011, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
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Gonzaga's Robert Sacre makes the big screen during a free throw against St. John's, March 17, 2011, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
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Gonzaga cheerleaders take the floor, March 17, 2011, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
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Gonzaga's Marquise Carter slips past St. John's Dwight Hardy and Paris Horne, March 17, 2011, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
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Gonzaga's Demetri Goodson battles St. John's Dwight Hardy, March 17, 2011, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
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Gonzaga's Robert Sacre lays down the law on St. John's Dwayne Polee (0) and Justin Brownlee, March 17, 2011, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
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Gonzaga's Kelly Olynyk locks hands with St. John's Justin Burrell, March 17, 2011, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
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Gonzaga players David Stockton, Mathis Moninghoff and Kelly Olynyk celebrate a Zag score late in the game, March 17, 2011, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
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Gonzaga fans Chris Gray, red hat, and JT Simonton greet the Zags after they beat St. John's, March 17, 2011, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
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GU's Robert Sacre and Sam Dower act out moments from their game in the locker room after beating St. John's, March 17, 2011, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
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Gonzaga's Robert Sacre rips a rebound away from St. John's Paris Horne, left, and Justin Burrell, March 17, 2011, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
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Gonzaga's Marquise Carter gets a helping hand from assistant coach Ray Giacoletti after crashing into St. John's Paris Horne, March 17, 2011, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
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Gonzaga's Steven Gray hit a three pointer over St. John's Sean Evans, March 17, 2011, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
Dan Pelle The Spokesman-Review
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