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Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary's (March 5)

Matthew Dellavedova scored 22 points to lead Saint Mary’s to a 78-74 victory against No. 24 Gonzaga on Monday night to claim its second West Coast Conference tournament title and automatic NCAA bid in three years.

Gary Bell of Gonzaga drives the lane to score early in the game against Saint Mary’s.

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Mike Hart of Gonzaga takes a shot to the head while fighting for a rebound in first half action against Saint Mary’s.

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Elias Harris of Gonzaga, center, tries to pass to teammate Rob Sacre, far right, over the defense of Brad Waldow, left, and Rob Jones of Saint Mary’s.

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Rob Sacre of Gonzaga shoots over Brad Waldow of Saint Mary’s.

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As Kevin Pangos of Gonzaga brings the ball upcourt Matthew Dellavedovaof Saint Mary’s reaches out and hits him in the head.

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As Kevin Pangos of Gonzaga brings the ball upcourt Matthew Dellavedovaof Saint Mary’s reaches out and hits him in the head.

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Kevin Pangos of Gonzaga drives for a basket during first half action against Saint Mary’s.

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Sam Dower of Gonzaga puts back an offensive rebound for a score against Saint Mary’s.

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Marquise Carter, left, and Rob Sacre, center, control a rebound as Brad Waldow of Saint Mary’s tries to leap in from the right.

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Rob Sacre of Gonzaga and Rob Jones of Saint Mary’s tangle up while fighting for a rebound.

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Kevin Pangos of Gonzaga slips between two defenders against Saint Mary’s.

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Mike Hart, left, and Gary Bell Jr. tie up Matthew Dellavedova for a turnover against Saint Mary’s.

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Mike Hart, left, and the Gonzaga bench celebrate as Matthew Dellavedova is tied up for a turnover against Saint Mary’s.

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The Gonzaga bench signals for three points as Kevin Pangos launches a shot against Saint Mary’s.

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Elias Harris of Gonzaga flies into the lane to put up a shot against Saint Mary’s.

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Rob Sacre of Gonzaga gets a dunk late in the game against Saint Mary’s

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Elias Harris of Gonzaga launches a three point shot to tie the game at 68 at the end of regulation against Saint Mary’s.

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The Gonzaga bench reacts as Elias Harris hits a three point shot to tie the game with Saint Mary’s at 68 and send it into overtime.

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The Gonzaga bench reacts as Elias Harris hits a three point shot to tie the game with Saint Mary’s at 68 and send it into overtime.

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Elias Harris of Gonzaga is fouled by Rob Jones of Saint Mary’s during overtime.

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Elias Harris of Gonzaga is fouled by Rob Jones of Saint Mary’s during overtime.

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Rob Sacre of Gonzaga shows some emotion during overtime.

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Rob Sacre of Gonzaga shows some emotion during overtime.

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Elias Harris of Gonzaga trys to foul or tie up Clint Steindl of Saint Mary’s during overtime.

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As the final horn sounds in overtime the Saint Mary’s team rushes the court at The Orleans Arena with a 78-74 win over Gonzaga for the WCC Championship.

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