Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) rebounds the ball against Portland Pilots guard Tyler Robertson (2) during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) looks to pass against the Portland Pilots during the first half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) hits an outside three early against the Portland Pilots during the first half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) guards against Portland Pilots forward Bol Dengdit (24) at the rim during the first half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) battles his way to the rim against the Portland Pilots during the first half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) guards against Portland Pilots forward Bol Dengdit (24) at the rim during the first half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Portland Pilots head coach Shantay Legans reacts early as Gonzaga jumps to a lead during the first half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) drives to the hoop aginst hPortland Pilots forward Vasilije Vucinic (23) during the first half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) hits a three against Portland Pilots forward Bol Dengdit (24) during the first half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) gestures after he hit a three during the first half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) reacts to a call against his team during the first half of a college basketball game against the Portland Pilots on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) steals the ball from Portland Pilots forward Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams (3) during the first half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0)shoots agianst Portland Pilots guard Juan Sebastian Gorosito (4) during the first half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) battles in the paint agianst the Portland Pilots during the first half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
during the first half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
during the first half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Dusty Stromer (4) drives to the hoop against the Portland Pilots during the first half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Dusty Stromer (4) drives to the hoop and picks up a foul from Portland Pilots guard Tyler Robertson (2) during the first half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) drives to he hoop and is called for a foul against the Portland Pilots during the first half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) reacts after Portland Pilots guard Juan Sebastian Gorosito (4) hit the floor early during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) vies for the ball against Portland Pilots guard Tyler Robertson (2) during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) shoots against the Portland Pilots during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Portland Pilots head coach Shantay Legans reacts during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) watches as Portland Pilots forward Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams (3) loses the ball during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) reacts after scoring against the Portland Pilots during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) lays in the ball against the Portland Pilots during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) drives the ball against the Portland Pilots during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) hits a three against the Portland Pilots during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) rebounds the ball against Portland Pilots guard Tyler Robertson (2) during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) looks for an opening against the Portland Pilots defense during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) shoots the ball against Portland Pilots forward Bol Dengdit (24) during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) hits an outside shot as the Kennel Club looks on during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Former Gonzaga standout Johnathan Williams (2016-18) smiles as he watches Gonzaga face off against the Portland Pilots during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) looks for an opening against Portland Pilots forward Bol Dengdit (24)during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) shoots against Portland Pilots forward Bol Dengdit (24)during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) pivots against Portland Pilots guard Tyler Robertson (2) during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) drives the ball agianst the Portland Pilots during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) shoots the ball against Portland Pilots guard Juan Sebastian Gorosito (4) and hits a three during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) reacts after hitting a shot against the Portland Pilots during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) shoots the ball against the Portland Pilots during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Luka Krajnovic (3) shoots against Portland Pilots forward Vasilije Vucinic (23) during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Jun Seok Yeo (21) battles against defensive pressure from the Portland Pilots during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Jun Seok Yeo (21) shoots against the Portland Pilots during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
After the buzzer Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) smiles at backup players who came in during the second half of a college basketball game against the Portland Pilots on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) smiles at fans after Gonzaga defeated the Portland Pilots during the second half of a college basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 96-64. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
The Kennel Club’s “We Want Tacos” chant usually surfaces later in the second half of games when Gonzaga is closing in on the required 10 3-pointers. The first chant Wednesday arrived late in the first half after Anton Watson made Gonzaga’s ninth 3-pointer. The fans didn’t have to wait long as Nolan Hickman served up coupons for free tacos by connecting from deep just 90 seconds into the second half.