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WCC: Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara (March 6)

Gonzaga plays Santa Clara in the WCC semifinals, Monday, March 6, 2017, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Mon., March 6, 2017

Gonzaga guard Jordan Mathews (4) looks to pass during the first half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) is fouled by Santa Clara forward Nate Kratch (43) during the first half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) takes a shot during the first half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins pumps his fist after nailing a shot late in the game against Santa Clara in their WCC semi-final game, March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams scores over Santa Clara guard Kai Healy in their WCC semi-final game, March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) shoots for two during the first half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) dribbles the ball as Santa Clara guard Kai Healy (10) defends during the first half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) bowls over Santa Clara center Emmanuel Ndumanya in their WCC semi-final game, March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss hits a big shot late in the game by Santa Clara guard Kai Healy in their WCC semi-final game, March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) hits a 3-pointer late in the second half to put Santa Clara out of reach of a victory during a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Silas Melson is rejected at the rim and no foul called against Santa Clara guard Jarvis Pugh in their WCC semi-final game, March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) and Santa Clara forward Nate Kratch (43) compete for a rebound during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga coach Mark Few tells Przemek Karnowski he wants number four against Santa Clara in their WCC semi-final game, March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) shoots a fader during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) heads to the basket during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Santa Clara forward Nate Kratch (43) dunks the ball during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Santa Clara guard Jared Brownridge (23) falls as Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) defends during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) tries to stop a shot by Santa Clara guard Jared Brownridge (23) in their WCC semi-final game, March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) score 2-points during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) and Gonzaga guard Silas Melson (0) try to box in Santa Clara forward Nate Kratch (43) during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) and his teammates roar with delight after Nigel Williams-Goss hit a shot to put the Zags up by 10 point against Santa Clara in their WCC semi-final game, March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) blocks a shot by Santa Clara guard Kai Healy (10) during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins swaps a shot by Santa Clara guard Kai Healy in their WCC semi-final game, March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Jordan Mathews (4) looks to the basket as Santa Clara guard Matt Hauser (12) defends during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) takes a shot as Santa Clara guard Jared Brownridge (23) defends during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga head coach Mark Few talks with Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) and Gonzaga guard Jordan Mathews (4) during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Jordan Mathews (4) shoots from 3-point range as Santa Clara guard Matt Hauser (12) defends during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) shoots the ball as Santa Clara forward Nate Kratch (43) defends during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) defends Santa Clara guard Jared Brownridge (23) at the rim in their WCC semi-final game, March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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In a key play, Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) blocks a shot by Santa Clara guard Jared Brownridge (23) during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga centr Przemek Karnowski swats a shot attempt by Santa Clara guard Jared Brownridge in their WCC semi-final game, March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) shoots a 3-pointer during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski rejects a shot by Santa Clara guard Matt Hauser in their WCC semi-final game, March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) and Santa Clara forward Jarvis Pugh (4) compete for a rebound during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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After falling, Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) is helped up by Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) defends against a shot by Santa Clara center Emmanuel Ndumanya (50) during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) heads to the basket during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) shoots the ball during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) eyes a rebound during the second half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) and center Przemek Karnowski battle Santa Clara center Emmanuel Ndumanya for a rebound in their WCC semi-final game, March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) tries to defend Santa Clara guard Jared Brownridge (23) in their WCC semi-final game, March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga was all hopped up before playing Santa Clara in their WCC semi-final game, March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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The Zags starters circle up before the start of the game with Santa Clara, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) grabs a rebound during the first half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss is fouled by Santa Clara guard Matt Hauser in their WCC semi-final game, March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) dribbles the ball as Santa Clara guard Evan Wardlow (1) defends during the first half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) tangles with Santa Clara guard Jared Brownridge (23) in their WCC semi-final game, March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) shoots the ball during the first half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) defends against a shot by Santa Clara forward Jarvis Pugh (4) during the first half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 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 semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) grabs a rebound away from Santa Clara center Emmanuel Ndumanya (50) during the first half of a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie wrestles with Santa Clara forward Jarvis Pugh (4), Emmanuel Ndumanya (50) and Evan Wardlow (1) in their WCC semi-final game, March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins is wrestled to the ground on a rebound by Santa Clara center Emmanuel Ndumanya in their WCC semi-final game, March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) and Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) heads off the court after defeating Santa Clara 77-68 during a WCC Tournament semifinal basketball game, Mon., March 6, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Colin Mulvany/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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