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SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 2013




Zags pull away for 71-61 win over USF

Gonzaga built a big early lead, watched USF pull even in the second half, then regrouped to claim a 71-61 victory at War Memorial Gym on Saturday. Kelly Olynyk poured in 26 points and Elias Harris added 17 points and 13 boards. My unedited game…

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Gonzaga's offense erupts as streak hits 10

All 14 players on Gonzaga's roster scored during Saturday's 101-65 rout of San Francisco at McCarthey Athletic Center. Sunny Greinacher led the way with 15 points and Stephanie Golden added a season-high 14 as the West Coast Conference-leading Bulldogs notched their 10th consecutive win. Read…

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Gonzaga women's winning streak hits 10

Sunny Greinacher scored 15 points, Stephanie Golden added 14 to reach a season high for the second consecutive game and Taelor Karr had 12 as Gonzaga eased past San Francisco 101-65 on Saturday afternoon at sold-out McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs (22-5, 12-1) won their…

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One Golden homestand

This is turning out to be quite a week for Gonzaga junior center Stephanie Golden. The Californian, who began the season in Gonzaga's starting lineup, has scored 12 points during the first half Saturday afternoon as Gonzaga leads San Francisco 47-29 at McCarthey Athletic Center.…

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Gonzaga women aim for 10th straight win

Gonzaga vies for its 10th consecutive win this afternoon at McCarthey Athletic Center against San Francisco. The Bulldogs (21-5, 11-1) had a 10-game winning streak last season that ended with a home loss against Saint Mary's. Their current winning streak began after a road loss…

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A fool-proof forecasting system

A GRIP ON SPORTS It seemed almost summer-like around these parts yesterday, what with the high temperature skyrocketing into the 50s. But we all know that is an illusion. Summer is a long way away. Heck, spring isn't all that close. How do I know?…

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Gameday links before Oregon 

COUGARS FROM PULLMAN -- Washington State is facing one of its biggest challenges of the season tonight as it faces Oregon. Mike Ladd isn't likely to play for the second consecutive game, meaning the Cougars are still without their senior point guard and one of…

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