WCC Tournament: Gonzaga women vs. Pacific (March 11)

Mon., March 11, 2024

Pacific Tigers guard Liz Smith (24) collides with Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kayleigh Truong (11) drawing a foul during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kayleigh Truong (11) forward Eliza Hollingsworth (12) and forward Yvonne Ejim (15) smile as they wait to be introduced before facing the Pacific Tigers during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs fans cheer for their team before facing the Pacific Tigers during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Brynna Maxwell (22) guard Kayleigh Truong (11) and forward Eliza Hollingsworth (12) smile as they are introduced before facing the Pacific Tigers during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Eliza Hollingsworth (12) grabs a chestbump before facing the Pacific Tigers during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kayleigh Truong (11) smiles as she is introduced before facing the Pacific Tigers during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Yvonne Ejim (15) dances as she is introduced before facing the Pacific Tigers during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Brynna Maxwell (22) shoots against Pacific Tigers guard Liz Smith (24) during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kayleigh Truong (11) moves the ball down the court against the Pacific Tigers during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Yvonne Ejim (15) looks for an opening against Pacific Tigers center Elizabeth Elliott (14) during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Yvonne Ejim (15) looks to shoot the ball against the Pacific Tigers during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Brynna Maxwell (22) looks to pass agianst Pacific Tigers guard Anaya James (3) during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kaylynne Truong (14) moves the ball past Pacific Tigers guard Nyah Lowery (15) during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Yvonne Ejim (15) shoots against Pacific Tigers forward Rosie Schweizer (4) during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Pacific Tigers guard Anaya James (3) reacts to a call with Pacific Tigers center Elizabeth Elliott (14) during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Yvonne Ejim (15) grabs a rebound agaisnt the Pacific Tigers during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Esther Little (0) draws a foul from Pacific Tigers guard Anaya James (3) during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kaylynne Truong (14) and guard Kayleigh Truong (11) react during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game against the Pacific Tigers on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Yvonne Ejim (15) draws contact by Pacific Tigers guard Nyah Lowery (15) during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Maud Huijbens (5) looks to shoot against the Pacific Tigers during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Pacific Tigers guard Liz Smith (24) collides with Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kayleigh Truong (11) drawing a foul during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Yvonne Ejim (15) grabs a rebound against the Pacific Tigers during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Yvonne Ejim (15) battles in the paint agianst the Pacific Tigers during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kaylynne Truong (14) moves the ball down the court against Pacific Tigers guard Nyah Lowery (15)during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Yvonne Ejim (15) rebounds the ball against Pacific Tigers forward Rosie Schweizer (4) during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Pacific Tigers guard Nyah Lowery (15) grabs a loose ball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Esther Little (0) collides with Pacific Tigers forward Cecilia Holmberg (11) as they vie for a loose ball during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Pacific Tigers guard Liz Smith (24) reacts as she collides with Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Esther Little (0) during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Brynna Maxwell (22) and Pacific Tigers guard Liz Smith (24) collide in the paint during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Pacific Tigers guard Liz Smith (24) reacts after a collision in the paint with Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Brynna Maxwell (22) during the first half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Yvonne Ejim (15) drives to the basket against Pacific Tigers guard Kadie Deaton (1) during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Yvonne Ejim (15) battles in the paint against Pacific Tigers guard Kadie Deaton (1) and forward Cecilia Holmberg (11) during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Yvonne Ejim (15) moves the ball agianst the Pacific Tigers during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Pacific Tigers clash in the paint during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Eliza Hollingsworth (12) heasd to the rim against Pacific Tigers center Elizabeth Elliott (14) during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Brynna Maxwell (22) reacts after hitting a shot agianst the Pacific Tigers during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Eliza Hollingsworth (12) grabs a pass and heads to the basket against the Pacific Tigers during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Yvonne Ejim (15) heads to the rim against Pacific Tigers forward Madelene Ennis (33) during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga fans cheer for their team against the Pacific Tigers during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kaylynne Truong (14) and Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Eliza Hollingsworth (12) pause against the Pacific Tigers during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kayleigh Truong (11) takes a shot against the Pacific Tigers during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Maud Huijbens (5) shoots against the Pacific Tigers during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Brynna Maxwell (22) swings the ball around Pacific Tigers forward Rosie Schweizer (4) during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Pacific Tigers forward Rosie Schweizer (4) reaches for a loose ball agianst the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kaylynne Truong (14) reacts after hitting a three agianst the Pacific Tigers and forcing a timeout during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kaylynne Truong (14) blows a kiss to the GU bench after she hit a three against Pacific Tigers guard Nyah Lowery (15) during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Yvonne Ejim (15) guards against Pacific Tigers guard Kadie Deaton (1) as she moves the ball to the hoop during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Yvonne Ejim (15) and Pacific Tigers center Elizabeth Elliott (14) clash in the paint during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Yvonne Ejim (15) looks for a shot against the Pacific Tigers during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Pacific Tigers guard Liz Smith (24) and Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Brynna Maxwell (22) clash for a rebound during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Lisa Fortier chats with Pacific Tigers guard Liz Smith (24) during a pause while the Pacific Tigers shoot a foul shot during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Maud Huijbens (5) and Pacific Tigers guard Kadie Deaton (1) collide as they dive for a loose ball during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kayleigh Truong (11) drives the ball down court agianst the Pacific Tigers during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Pacific Tigers guard Anaya James (3) reacts as she is wrapped up by Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Yvonne Ejim (15) and guard Kayleigh Truong (11) during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Pacific Tigers guard Kadie Deaton (1) react after a hard collision late during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Maud Huijbens (5) looks to pass agianst Pacific Tigers forward Rosie Schweizer (4) during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Kaylynne Truong (14) places GU on the WCC bracket after they defeated the Pacific Tigers during the second half of a WCC women’s semifinal basketball game on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)