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Michigan State, Michigan in Sweet 16 because of defense

UPDATED: Wed., March 27, 2019

Michigan State and Michigan, those fierce in-state rivals, actually have a lot in common at the moment: Both teams are in the Sweet 16 because of their defense. The Spartans and Wolverines played in back-to-back games Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa. Michigan beat Florida 64-49, then Michigan State handled Minnesota 70-50.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Beavers find way to hold off Bulldogs this time around

UPDATED: Mon., March 25, 2019

Once again, Oregon State found a way – and the Gonzaga women are finding their way home after a remarkable season. In a game that wasn’t decided until the final minute, the Beavers made the big plays at the end to beat the Zags 76-70 in a second-round NCAA Tournament game Monday night at Gill Coliseum.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Foul trouble proves costly for Bulldogs in loss to Beavers

UPDATED: Mon., March 25, 2019

Gonzaga expected to face some adversity Monday night. The heat in Gill Coliseum, the crowd of 8,000-plus – those were givens. But foul trouble? That wasn’t in the equation, but it added up by the end of the second-round NCAA Tournament game, which Oregon State won 76-70.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga-Oregon State: 3 keys from the Beavers’ 76-70 victory over the Bulldogs

Mon., March 25, 2019

Key moment, offensive MVP and defensive MVP from Oregon State’s 76-70 victory over Gonzaga at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Oregon.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Recap and highlights: Oregon State uses late surge to top fifth-seeded Gonzaga in second round of NCAA Tournament

UPDATED: Mon., March 25, 2019

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Mikayla Pivec notched a double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds as fourth-seeded Oregon State used a late run to down No. 5 seed Gonzaga 76-70 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday at Gill Coliseum.

Sports > Gonzaga basketball

Round two: Gonzaga and Florida State await Sweet 16 rematch

UPDATED: Mon., March 25, 2019

If Zags’ followers had flashbacks when the West Regional bracket was announced on Selection Sunday, they’ve probably intensified after the first weekend of the 2019 NCAA Tournament.

Sports > Gonzaga basketball

Florida State forward Phil Cofer, grieving loss of father, not expected to play against Gonzaga

UPDATED: Mon., March 25, 2019

Florida State will be without senior forward Phil Cofer, who didn’t play in FSU’s opening-round win over Vermont because of a foot injury and then learned devastating news in the locker room that his father, Mike, had passed away.

Sports > UW basketball

Commentary: Blowout loss shouldn’t leave Washington Huskies feeling blue

Mon., March 25, 2019

It’s not that their 22-point loss to North Carolina came without pain, but it paled in comparison to UW’s season-long pride.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Former Lake City, Montana star still loves Zags, but will coach against them Monday

UPDATED: Sun., March 24, 2019

No hard feelings, Gonzaga fans: Katie Baker still roots for the Zags. So does her mom, who continues to own season tickets to see the women at the Kennel. But Monday night both women will be wearing orange.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Reserves Kempton, Forsyth will be counted on again by GU women

UPDATED: Sun., March 24, 2019

It’s not about the minutes, it’s what you do with them. Gonzaga reserves Melody Kempton and Louise Forsyth learned that lesson the easy way on Saturday. Now they hope to continue the trend in a second-round NCAA Tournament game Monday night at Oregon State.

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