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McCarthey’s limits: When big games come to town, what would it be like to have more seats in the Kennel

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 17, 2019

Every season, Bulldog fans question the foresight in futureproofing the Kennel. Why was the capacity capped at 6,000? The short answer is that is what the administration decided on.

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Vince Grippi: With ESPN coming to town for Gonzaga’s showdown with North Carolina, it’s time to bust out the ‘Broadcast Bingo’ boards

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 17, 2019

No, it won’t be Bill Walton. Rest easy Zag fans.

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A quieter Kennel: Support from student section sputters, but Gonzaga’s home advantage still strong

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 17, 2019

“The Hum,” “Zombie Nation” and “Thunderstruck” are the songs that signal Gonzaga’s Kennel Club to start making its presence felt.

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Gonzaga vs. North Carolina in Spokane: More proof good things happen when Mark Few, Roy Williams get together

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 17, 2019

Both teams participated in the 2017 PK80 in Portland, a 16-team birthday bash for Nike co-founder Phil Knight. At a social event prior to the tournament, Williams and Few were chatting when Williams suggested a home-and-home series. Few was on board immediately.

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Gonzaga-North Carolina key matchup: Tar Heels’ frontcourt tandem become bigger options with Cole Anthony sidelined

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 17, 2019

It would be a major surprise if Anthony plays, forcing UNC and us to move on to Plan B. If Anthony is sidelined, the Tar Heels’ next-best scoring options become forwards Garrison Brooks and Armando Bacot.

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North Carolina point guard Cole Anthony sidelined for Wednesday’s game against Gonzaga

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 17, 2019

North Carolina will be without standout point guard Cole Anthony for Wednesday’s game against No. 2 Gonzaga at McCarthey Athletic Center.

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Gonzaga-North Carolina is a hot ticket; don’t count on any last-minute bargains

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 16, 2019

The hottest tickets in town are for Wednesday’s event at the McCarthey Athletic Center between No. 2-ranked Gonzaga and the University of North Carolina. As has been the case for every single game in the McCarthey Athletic Center, this matchup is sold out.

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“You dream about beating North Carolina:” How Gonzaga managed to upset the No. 2 Tar Heels in 2006

Mon., Dec. 16, 2019

GU’s 82-74 upset over the Tar Heels served as another key building block in the program’s rise nationally. It was Gonzaga’s biggest win by ranking until the Zags’ knocked off No. 1 Duke last season at the Maui Invitational.

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Wednesday’s Gonzaga-North Carolina game drawing a flood of reporters, scouts

Mon., Dec. 16, 2019

A matchup between No. 2-ranked Gonzaga and North Carolina has the media and NBA in a frenzy. More than 20 scouts and 60 members of the media have requested to attend the game.

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Josh Heytvelt was prime-time player against Tyler Hansbrough, UNC

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 16, 2019

Josh Heytvelt can’t recall many specific plays from Gonzaga’s 82-74 win over No. 2 North Carolina in 2006, but he clearly remembers one source of motivation: ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale.

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Highlights: Gonzaga 94, North Carolina 81
Wed., Dec. 18, 2019

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Gonzaga-North Carolina postgame interview: Brandon Clarke
Sat., Dec. 15, 2018

North Carolina Tar Heels

McCarthey’s limits: When big games come to town, what would it be like to have more seats in the Kennel

Vince Grippi: With ESPN coming to town for Gonzaga’s showdown with North Carolina, it’s time to bust out the ‘Broadcast Bingo’ boards

A quieter Kennel: Support from student section sputters, but Gonzaga’s home advantage still strong

Gonzaga vs. North Carolina in Spokane: More proof good things happen when Mark Few, Roy Williams get together

Gonzaga-North Carolina key matchup: Tar Heels’ frontcourt tandem become bigger options with Cole Anthony sidelined

North Carolina point guard Cole Anthony sidelined for Wednesday’s game against Gonzaga

Gonzaga-North Carolina is a hot ticket; don’t count on any last-minute bargains

“You dream about beating North Carolina:” How Gonzaga managed to upset the No. 2 Tar Heels in 2006

Wednesday’s Gonzaga-North Carolina game drawing a flood of reporters, scouts

Josh Heytvelt was prime-time player against Tyler Hansbrough, UNC

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Highlights: Gonzaga 94, North Carolina 81

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Gonzaga-North Carolina postgame interview: Brandon Clarke