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WCC: Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary's (March 7)

Gonzaga plays Saint Mary’s in the WCC finals, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Tue., March 7, 2017

Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) is introduced before the WCC title game with Saint Mary's during the first half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Oakland Athletics’ Jed Lowrie in action during a spring training baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) dunks the ball over Saint Mary's center Jock Landale (34) during the first half of a WCC title game, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Kansas City Royals’ Mike Moustakas follows through on a single in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies during a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Surprise, Ariz.

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Gonzaga Przemek Karnowski pours in a shot over Saint Mary��s Jock Landale in their WCC title game, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Dan Pelle/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Gonzaga forward Jill Barta (13) shot a WCC Championship record 37-points against Saint Mary's, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga head coach Lisa Fortier yells at the ref after a foul call during the first half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Saint Mary's guard Carly Turner's (10) pass goes off the foot of Gonzaga forward Kiara Kudron (23) and out of bounds during the first half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) takes a shot as Saint Mary's center Evan Fitzner (21) defends during the first half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) chases a loose ball during the first half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) chases a loose ball during the first half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) looks to pass during the first half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Saint Mary's forward Calvin Hermanson (24) fouls Gonzaga guard Jordan Mathews (4) during the first half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Silas Melson (0) takes a shot over Saint Mary's guard Emmett Naar (3) during the first half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski builds a wall over Saint Mary’s guard Emmet Naar in their WCC title game, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) shoots the ball as Saint Mary's center Jock Landale (34) defends during the second half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) heads to the basket during the second half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) dunks the ball as Saint Mary's forward Dane Pineau (22) defends during the second half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) controls the boards against Saint Mary’s forward Dane Pineau in their WCC title game, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Jordan Mathews (4) heads to the basket as Saint Mary's center Jordan Hunter (1) defends during the second half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) and Saint Mary's forward Dane Pineau (22) compete for a rebound during the second half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) shoots over Saint Mary's forward Dane Pineau (22) during the second half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Saint Mary's center Jordan Hunter (1) fouls Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) during the second half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) bends back to take a shot as Saint Mary's center Jordan Hunter (1) defends during the second half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer during the second half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Saint Mary’s center Jock Landale likes the Gonzaga turnover, much to the displeasure of Gonzaga’s Zach Collins during their WCC title game, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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The Gonzaga band hits the floor while playing “Shout” during the Saint Mary’s game, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams goes cheek-to-cheek with Saint Mary’s center Jordan Hunter in their WCC title game, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga’s Jordan Mathews (4) fouls Saint Mary’s Calvin Hermanson (24) during the second half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Laura Stockton (11) is helped up after being hit in the face by Saint Mary's guard Devyn Galland (4) during the first half. Devyn was called for a technical foul.

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Gonzaga guard Silas Melson (0) dunks on Saint Mary’s in the West Coast Conference title game on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Gonzaga won 74-56.

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Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21) and Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) celebrate the WCC title won over Saint Mary's, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski roars with Zag fans after being fouled by Saint Mary’s in their WCC title game, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) celebrates after Gonzaga guard Silas Melson (0) scored and Saint Mary's was called for a foul during the second half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga head coach Lisa Fortier talks with players on the bench during the first half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss flexes his muscles after being fouled by Saint Mary’s in their WCC title game, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) defends the rim against Saint Mary’s guard Joe Rahon (25) in their WCC title game, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins deflects an inbounds pass from Saint Mary’s forward Dane Pineau in their WCC title game, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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The Zags celebrate winning the WCC title game 74-56 over Saint Mary's, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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The Zags celebrate winning the WCC title game over Saint Mary's 74-56, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21) and the Zags celebrate their WCC title game win over Saint Mary's 74-56, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga coach Mark Few welcomes star player Nigel Williams-Goss to the sidelines in the final moments against Saint Mary’s in their WCC title game, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski, second from right, and Rem Bakamus, bottom holding the shirt, signal the five WCC Championships the pair have won after beating Saint Mary’s in their WCC title game, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga assistant coach Donny Daniels, right, roars with delight with Zag players Killian Tillie and Silas Melson after defeating Saint Mary’s in their WCC title game, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Jill Barta (13) and Gonzaga guard Chandler Smith (30) chase a loose ball during the first half of a WCC title game, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski is presented the championship trophy after defeating Saint Mary’s in their WCC title game, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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The Zags celebrate their WCC title win over Saint Mary's, Tues., March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga coach Mark Few embraces star player Nigel Williams-Goss after defeating Saint Mary’s in their WCC title game, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss holds a piece of the net aloft after the Zags defeated Saint Mary’s in their WCC title game, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura celebrates the win over Saint Mary’s in their WCC title game, March 7,2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski waves the net in celebration after defeating Saint Mary’s in their WCC title game, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga players Josh Perkins, left, and Przemek Karnowski celebrate the win over Saint Mary’s in their WCC title game, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski greets his fans after defeating Saint Mary’s in their WCC title game, March 7, 2017, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

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