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NCAA Tournament: Gonzaga vs. Xavier (March 25)

Gonzaga plays Xavier in a NCAA Elite Eight game at the SAP Center in San Jose, Saturday, March 25, 2017.

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Sat., March 25, 2017

Gonzaga players gather and bump fists before taking on Xavier in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins defends on Xavier guard Quentin Goodin in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga fans sport Przemek Karnowski beards at the NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) looks to the basket as Xavier guard Trevon Bluiett (5) and Xavier forward Sean O'Mara (54) defend during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) looks for a passing lane during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) heads to the basket during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) shoots a 3-pointer during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) steals the ball from Xavier forward Sean O'Mara (54) during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) looks to pass during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) guards Xavier guard Trevon Bluiett (5) during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams slams over Xavier in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) stretches to stop a pass during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) and Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) stop a shot by Xavier guard Malcolm Bernard (11) during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga player Rui Hachimura, Bryan Alberts, Przemek Karnowski (hidden) and Killian Tillie celebrate with Johnathan Williams (3) after Williams scored against Xavier in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) slaps hands on the bench after scoring and being fouled during the second half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins battles Xavier guard Malcolm Bernard for a rebound in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga students cheer a Zags basket against Xavier in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) raises his arms after the Xavier bench received a technical foul on the bench during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) backs into Xavier forward Tyrique Jones (0) during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) calls a timeout after chasing a loose ball during the second half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams defends the rim against Xavier guard J.P. Macura in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss steals the ball from Xavier guard Trevon Bluiett in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss takes Xavier guard J.P. Macura (55) to the basket in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga head coach Mark Few and assistant coach Tommy Lloyd call a play during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) defends against a shot by Xavier guard J.P. Macura (55) during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams battles Xavier guard Trevon Bluiett (5) for a rebound in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga players, from left, Rem Bakamus, Nigel Williams-Goss, Silas Melson and Jeremy Jones Xavier in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Colt and Julia Few, children of Gonzaga coach Mark Few, vie for the basket net their father brought to the locker room after defeating Xavier in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins and forward Zach Collins pressure Xavier guard Quentin Goodin in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins and guard Josh Perkins battle Xavier center Sean O'Mara in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss snags a rebound away from Xavier guard J.P. Macura in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins is fouled by Xavier forward Kaiser (22) Gates in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski begins his celebration as Xavier guard J.P. Macura knows the end is near in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) heads off the court after the Zags defeated Xavier 83-59 in the Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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The Zags try on their Final Four ball caps after winning the Western Region Championship, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss fires up a 3-point shot against guard Malcolm Bernard Xavier in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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After stealing the ball on the first Gonzaga possession, Xavier guard Malcolm Bernard (11) dunks the ball during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) forces a turnover from Xavier guard Quentin Goodin (3) during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) defends against a shot by Xavier forward Sean O'Mara (54) during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) stops a shot by Xavier forward Kaiser Gates (22) during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) heads downcourt during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins hugs a hug from former Zag guard and current radio broadcaster Matt Santangelo after GU defeated Xavier in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose. Dan Pelle/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) stops a shot by Xavier guard Malcolm Bernard (11) during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) and Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) defends against a shot by Xavier guard Malcolm Bernard (11) during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) steals the ball from Xavier forward Sean O'Mara (54) during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) guards Xavier guard Trevon Bluiett (5) during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5), Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) and Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) swarm Xavier forward Sean O'Mara (54) during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) celebrates with Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) after Xavier was called for a foul during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) grabs a rebound during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) and Xavier guard Quentin Goodin (3) scramble for a loose ball during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie (33) and Xavier guard Malcolm Bernard (11) scramble for a loos ball during the first half an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga players explodes at the final buzzer after defeating Xavier in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga celebrates their 83-59 win over Xavier during an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga coach Mark Few greets and emotional Nigel Williams-Goss after leaving the game with seconds left on the clock against Xavier in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga players and coach Mark Few celebrate with the West Region Championship trophy after defeating Xavier in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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The Zags hold up four fingers representing the Final Four tournament that they are heading in Phoenix the first time in Gonzaga basketball history.

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Gonzaga Kennel Club member Collin Calhoon (center) looses his mind as the nets are cut down after defeating Xavier in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga coach Mark Few celebrates the win over Xavier in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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It has been a long climb, but Mark Few and the Zags are finally going to the NCAA Final Four.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss cuts the nets after defeating Xavier in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga’s Josh Perkins cuts off a strand of net after the Zags beat Xavier 83-59 in the NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga head coach Mark Few cut the final strand off the net after the Zags beat Xavier 83-59 in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga head coach Mark Few raises the Western Regional Championship trophy at the award ceremony after the Zags best Xavier 83-59 in the Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga head coach Mark Few gathers around his family after cutting the net in celebration of the Zags West Regional championship on March 25, 2017, in San Jose, Calif.

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Nigel Williams-Goss celebrates with Gonzaga students after defeating Xavier in the Elite Eight on Saturday.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss celebrates the defeat of Xavier in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss relaxes in the locker room after defeating Xavier in an NCAA Elite Eight game, Sat., March 25, 2017, in San Jose.

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