Gonzaga’s rematch with Ohio State developed into foul fest
UPDATED: Sat., March 17, 2018, 11:46 p.m.
The Gonzaga Bulldogs knew they were in for a fight against Ohio State.
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Gonzaga video coordinator makes one of Bulldogs’ greatest saves in 90-84 win
UPDATED: Sun., March 18, 2018, 12:10 a.m.
Riccardo Fois took the hardest charge during Gonzaga’s 90-84 win over Ohio State, and even if it cost him a pair of eyeglasses, the Bulldogs’ video coordinator said he was proud to wear Josh Perkins’ first-half hit.
TV Take: Gonzaga’s opening, closing stretches looked even better from new camera viewpoint
UPDATED: Sat., March 17, 2018, 11:31 p.m.
The view of Gonzaga’s 90-84 NCAA second-round win over Ohio State was better for the television audience, though many things they saw might have been better avoided.
Gonzaga-Ohio State: 3 keys to the Bulldogs’ 90-84 victory
Sat., March 17, 2018, 8:13 p.m.
The key moment, offensive player of the game and defensive player of the game from Gonzaga’s 90-84 win over Ohio State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 17, 2018.
Recap and highlights: Zach Norvell’s career night leads Gonzaga past Ohio State, into Sweet 16
UPDATED: Sat., March 17, 2018, 11:25 p.m.
Zach Norvell Jr. poured in a career-best 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as No. 4-seeded Gonzaga outlasted a furious comeback attempt from fifth-seeded Ohio State to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament with a 90-84 victory on Saturday at the Taco Bell Arena.
Gonzaga was successful in first – and only – NCAA Tournament rematch
UPDATED: Fri., March 16, 2018, 10:50 p.m.
Gonzaga’s history in the NCAA Tournament dates back to 1995. There’s been 20 appearances, 48 games and 29 victories. But Saturday’s game against Ohio State will mark just the second time the Bulldogs have gone head-to-head with a team they saw earlier in the same season.
Ohio State standout Keita Bates-Diop has plenty to play for this March
Fri., March 16, 2018, 6:42 p.m.
Keita Bates-Diop is playing this NCAA Tournament for the “Ohio State” on the front of his jersey, but largely for the “Bates-Diop” on the back of it. It sounds self-serving at first, but not when you hear the All-American’s reasoning.
Redshirting made Gonzaga’s Zach Norvell more hungry to help Bulldogs to another NCAA Tournament run
Fri., March 16, 2018, 6:32 p.m.
In Gonzaga’s inaugural run to the Final Four last season, Zach Norvell Jr. was forced to just watch.
Gonzaga, Ohio State have come long way since November meeting at PK80
UPDATED: Fri., March 16, 2018, 10:21 p.m.
Gonzaga handed Ohio State its worst loss of the season Nov. 23 at the PK80 Invitational in Portland. It’s what has happened since that will determine the outcome of Saturday’s rematch in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Taco Bell Arena.
John Blanchette: After 20, even 30 years, all Gonzaga players matter
UPDATED: Fri., March 16, 2018, 7:23 p.m.
They may not be the team everyone talks about now nearly 30 years later. But they’re part of a bigger team.
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GU-OSU postgame interview: Gonzaga coach Mark Few, Josh Perkins and Johnathan Williams
Gonzaga coach Mark Few, Josh Perkins and Johnathan Williams after the Bulldogs defeated Ohio State 86-59 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017.
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Highlights: Gonzaga 90, Ohio State 84
March 18, 2018