WCC championship: Gonzaga men vs. Saint Mary’s (March 12)
Saint Mary's Gaels guard Alex Ducas (44) reacts as time expires and Saint Mary’s defeats the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
The Gonzaga Bulldogs take the floor for the player introductions before facing the Saint Mary's Gaels during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) waits to be introduced before facting the Saint Mary's Gaels during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) reacts as he’s introduced before facing the Saint Mary's Gaels during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels center Mitchell Saxen (11) and forward Mason Forbes (25) high five as they are introduced before facing the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels center Mitchell Saxen (11) dunks the ball against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels center Mitchell Saxen (11) is fouled by Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) in the paint during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels forward Mason Forbes (25) and Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) get tied up and Nembhard is called for the foul during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) gets called for a foul as Saint Mary's Gaels center Mitchell Saxen (11) drives the ball against him during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels center Mitchell Saxen (11) dunks the ball against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) drives the ball to the hoop agianst the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels center Mitchell Saxen (11) dunks the ball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) drives to the hoop against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) and guard Nolan Hickman (11) during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) reacts early to a GU foul call against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) and Saint Mary's Gaels guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) battle in the paint as Nembhard passes the ball during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few reacts after a defensive breakdown against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
The Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Saint Mary's Gaels clash for a rebound in the paint during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) blocks Saint Mary's Gaels center Mitchell Saxen (11) during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) drives the ball against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Dusty Stromer (4) during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) gestures to “raise the roof” after scoring against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) heads to the basket against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Dusty Stromer (4) and forward Graham Ike (13) during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) drives the ball against Saint Mary's Gaels forward Mason Forbes (25) during the first half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) reacts after being called for a foul early during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game against the Saint Mary's Gaels on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) moves the ball agaisnt Saint Mary's Gaels guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels center Mitchell Saxen (11) moves the ball against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) moves the ball against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) is double teamed by Saint Mary's Gaels center Mitchell Saxen (11) and guard Aidan Mahaney (20) during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) gets double teamed by Saint Mary's Gaels center Mitchell Saxen (11) and Saint Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) wrestles for the ball against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) celebrates against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) drives the ball against Saint Mary's Gaels guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) passes the ball against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) reacts against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels forward Mason Forbes (25) passes the ball against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) expresses his frustration from the bench after getting into foul trouble against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) celebrates a three pointer against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) and guard Nolan Hickman (11) react against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0), forward Braden Huff (34) and forward Anton Watson (22) react during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game against the Saint Mary's Gaels on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) blocks a Saint Mary's Gaels shot during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) lays in the ball against Saint Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) claps after scoring against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) pivots past Saint Mary's Gaels forward Mason Forbes (25) during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few reacts to a call during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game against the Saint Mary's Gaels on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels head coach Randy Bennett reacts during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) drives the ball against Saint Mary's Gaels guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) shoots the ball against Saint Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) does one of former teammate Drew Timme’s celebrations against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) clashes with Saint Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) at the rim during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) and forward Ben Gregg (33) celebrate as Saint Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) reacts during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) celebrates with Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Dusty Stromer (4) during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Jun Seok Yeo (21) and forward Braden Huff (34) watch as GU faces Saint Mary's during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) vies for the ball against Saint Mary's Gaels center Mitchell Saxen (11) during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels forward Mason Forbes (25) dunks the ball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) collides with Saint Mary's Gaels forward Mason Forbes (25) as they go after a loose ball during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels guard Alex Ducas (44) and guard Luke Barrett (33) celebrate heading into a timeout as Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) reacts during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) looks for an opening against Saint Mary's Gaels center Mitchell Saxen (11) during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) reacts late during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game against the Saint Mary's Gaels on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) reacts after a hard collision with Saint Mary's Gaels forward Mason Forbes (25) during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) and Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) watch from the bench in frustration as time runs down against Saint Mary's Gaels during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) clashes with Saint Mary's Gaels guard Luke Barrett (33) for a rebound during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) fights to the rim against Saint Mary's Gaels center Mitchell Saxen (11) during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) moves the ball against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) reacts with guard Nolan Hickman (11) late during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game against the Saint Mary's Gaels on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels center Mitchell Saxen (11) dunks the ball as guard Luke Barrett (33) and guard Alex Ducas (44) celebrates in the final moments of the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels guard Aidan Mahaney (20) celebrates as time winds down against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels guard Alex Ducas (44) reacts as time expires and Saint Mary’s defeats the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) and guard Dusty Stromer (4) react as time expires and the Bulldogs fall to the Saint Mary's Gaels during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels head coach Randy Bennett celebrates defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) heads to the locker room after GU fell to the Saint Mary's Gaels during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels guard Alex Ducas (44) celebrates defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Saint Mary's Gaels center Mitchell Saxen (11) hugs head coach Randy Bennett after they defeated the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a WCC men’s championship basketball game on Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Saint Mary's won the game 69-60. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
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