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WCC: Gonzaga vs. Pacific (March 4)

Gonzaga will open the WCC tournament against No. 9-seeded Pacific, Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams dunks over Pacific forward Anthony Townes in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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The Zags gather on the court during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner during the first half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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The Zags circle up before their game with Pacific, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams is fouled by Pacific forward Tonko Vuko (4) in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Silas Melson (8) launches a shot over Pacific forward Ray Bowles in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Jordan Mathews (4) hits a shot over Pacific center Sami Eleraky (35) in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) dunks the ball during the first half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) celebrates after dunking the ball during the first half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Jordan Mathews (4) dribbles the ball during the first half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) follows Pacific guard T.J. Wallace (2) downcourt during the first half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) is fouled by Pacific center Sami Eleraky (35) during the first half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) loses control of the ball during the first half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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The Zags get ready to play Pacific , Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) looks for a passing lane during the first half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) shoots over Pacific center Sami Eleraky (35) during the first half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) grabs a rebound during the first half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) defends on Pacific guard Maleke Haynes in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie smothers Pacific guard Maleke Haynes in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Pacific coach Damon Stoudamire tries to figure out Gonzaga in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) reaches for a loose ball during the first half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Silas Melson (0) shoots over Pacific guard D.J. Ursery (15) during the first half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Silas Melson soars for an attempted dunk against Pacific in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski is fouled by Pacific Anthony Townes (5) with forward Jack Williams (11) defending defending in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Silas Melson (0) loses control of the ball and is called for traveling during the first half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) battles Pacific guard Maleke Haynes for a rebound in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Silas Melson (0) plays gripping defense on Pacific guard T. J. Wallace in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss takes Pacific forward Ray Bowles to the basket in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) scores on Pacific forward Jack Williams (11) in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams defends the rim against Pacific guard T. J. Wallace in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Jordan Mathews (4) looks for a passing lane as Pacific forward Ray Bowles (22) defends during the second half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) battles Pacific center Sami Eleraky for a rebound in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) lines up a shot during the second half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) backs into the key during the second half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) takes a shot over Pacific forward Jack Williams (11) during the second half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) draws the foul on Pacific guard T. J. Wallace (2) in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Jordan Mathews (4) scores a 3-pointer during the second half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga players Josh Perkins, Killian Tillie and Zach Collins celebrate a 3-point shot by Jordan Mathews against Pacific in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga head coach Mark Few talks to players on the court during the second half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) defends the rim against Pacific guard D. J. Ursey in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) grabs his left ankle after falling during the second half. Because of his injury, he did not return the game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) helps an injured Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) off the court during the second half. Perkins injured his ankle and did not return to the game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) has his injured ankle examined during the second half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) passes the ball during the second half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) heads to the basket as Pacific forward Anthony Townes (5) defends during the second half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) takes a shot over Pacific guard T.J. Wallace (2) during the second half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Jordan Mathews (4) is hugged by Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) after coming off the court for the last time. Mathews scored a game high 22-points against Pacific, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Jeremy Jones rejects a shot by Pacific T. J. Wallace in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Pacific forward Jack Williams (11) knocks the ball away from Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21) during the second half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga players Killian Tillie, Byran Alberts and Nigel Williams-Goss celebrate a 3-point shot by teammate Jordan Mathews against Pacific in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga head coach Mark Few talks with players during a timeout in the first half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) defends against a shot by Pacific forward Ray Bowles (22) during the first half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) tries to defend against a shot by Pacific guard D.J. Ursery (15) during the first half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins is stripped of the ball by Pacific guard Maleke Haynes in a WCC Tournament game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga fans watch the Zags leave the court after beating Pacific 82-50 during the second half of a WCC Tournament quarterfinal basketball game, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) leaves the court after the Zags beat Pacific 82-50, Sat., March 4, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Perkind suffered an ankle injury in the second half.

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