Gonzaga defeats Portland 71-66
Gonzaga seniors David Stockton and Sam Dower Jr. and junior guard Kevin Pangos scored Gonzaga’s final 20 points as the Bulldogs withstood Portland’s huge second-half rally and held on for a 71-66 victory in front of 6,000 Wednesday at the McCarthey Athletic Center Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014.
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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Angel Nunez lays the ball up for two points during the first half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kyle Dranginis (3) takes a shot as Portland Pilots center Riley Barker (14) defends during the first half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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Gonzaga Bulldogs Sam Dower (35) grabs a rebound during the first half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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Portland Pilots guard Alec Wintering, left, and Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Sam Dower, right, scramble for a loose ball in the key during the first half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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As he takes a shot, Gonzaga Bulldogs center Przemek Karnowski (24) is fouled by Portland Pilots guard Kevin Bailey (00) during the first half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Angel Nunez dunks the ball during the first half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard David Stockton (11) looks for a passing lane as Portland Pilots guard Bobby Sharp. left, and Portland Pilots Volodymyr Gerun (52) defend during the first half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few is not happy with a how the refs are calling fouls during the first half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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Portland Pilots center Thomas van der Mars (12) blocks a shot by Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Gerard Coleman (0) during the first half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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While taking a shot, Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Gary Bell, Jr. (5) is fouled by Portland Pilots guard Bryce Pressley (1) in back and Portland Pilots guard Kevin Bailey (00) during the first half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard David Stockton (11) drives into the key as Portland Pilots guard Alec Wintering (2) defends during the first half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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The Gonzaga student section shows Portland no respect during player introductions, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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Portland Pilots head coach Eric Reveno communicates with players on the courts during the first half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Gerard Coleman (0) drives the ball into the key during the first half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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Gonzaga Bulldogs Sam Dower (35) takes a foul shot during the first half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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After stealing the ball, Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kevin Pangos (4) heads downcourt during the first half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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Gonzaga Bulldogs center Przemek Karnowski (24) and Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kevin Pangos (4) try to relieve Portland Pilots forward Ryan Nicholas (32) of a rebound during the first half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Drew Barham, left, and Portland Pilots guard Kevin Bailey (0) scramble for a loose ball during the first half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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Gonzaga Bulldogs center Przemek Karnowski (24) defends against a shot by Portland Pilots guard Kevin Bailey (00) during the first half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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As the game clock winds down, the student section tries to unnerve Portland’s Bryce Pressley as he put the ball in play.
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In the last few minutes of the game Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Gary Bell, Jr. (5) blocks a shot by Portland Pilots guard Kevin Bailey (00) during the second half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kevin Pangos struggles to hold onto a loose ball during the second half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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Portland Pilots center Thomas van der Mars (12) drives to the basket as Gonzaga Bulldogs center Przemek Karnowski (24) defends during the second half of a men’s WCC college basketball game, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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With teammate Angel Nunez, right, Gonzaga Bulldogs guard David Stockton (11) gives the thumbs up to the student section after the Bulldogs beat the Portland Pilots 71-66, Wed., Feb. 5, 2014, at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
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