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Unbeaten, top-ranked Gonzaga aims for outright WCC men’s championship

Wed., Feb. 22, 2017

Gonzaga coach Mark Few reminded the assembled media after last Thursday’s win over San Francisco that the WCC title remains one of the program’s fundamental goals.

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Brett Bailey, Olin Carter lead Toreros

Wed., Feb. 22, 2017

No. 1 Gonzaga (28-0, 16-0 WCC) can clinch an outright WCC championship with a road win over San Diego (12-16, 5-11) on Thursday. Gonzaga will try to replicate its defensive efforts from the first meeting with San Diego, a 79-43 victory in Spokane.

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Gonzaga signee Corey Kispert sidelined after foot surgery

Wed., Feb. 22, 2017

Corey Kispert’s senior season hasn’t gone as planned. The Gonzaga commit’s decorated prep career is over after undergoing foot surgery Feb. 10. He’s on crutches for six weeks, followed by 2-3 more weeks in a walking boot. He hopes to be back playing without restriction in May.

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J3, J-Mat, Z-bo and more: Playing the name game with Gonzaga

Tue., Feb. 21, 2017

J3 held his ground and collected the rebound after forcing a wild, missed shot by San Francisco guard Charles Minlend. At the offensive end, Gonzaga swung the ball around the perimeter before a drive-and-dish found J-Mat, who buried an open 3-pointer. On the bench, Snacks left his seat to applaud the unselfish play.

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Gonzaga No. 1 for program-record fourth consecutive week

Mon., Feb. 20, 2017

Gonzaga is No. 1 in both major college basketball polls for the fourth straight week, eclipsing the 2013 team’s three-week stint as the longest in program history.

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Saint Joseph’s Phil Martelli recalls thrills, regrets of unbeaten ride that faces Zags

Sun., Feb. 19, 2017

There aren’t many people on the planet who can relate to Gonzaga’s run at an unbeaten regular season. Saint Joseph’s coach Phil Martelli is one of them.

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Gonzaga thumps Pacific, earns another WCC title

Sat., Feb. 18, 2017

The No. 1 ranking, the possibility of an undefeated regular season and a probable No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.

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Gonzaga’s man-to-man defense delivers again in win over Pacific

Sat., Feb. 18, 2017

There was a time in November and December when Gonzaga augmented its man-to-man defense with an occasional zone.

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Grueling schedule leaves Gonzaga hoping for return of injured players

UPDATED: Sat., Feb. 18, 2017

Gonzaga has two regular-season games remaining, which will conclude a grueling nine-week stretch of 18 conference games.

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Power inside, fine touch at free-throw line highlight Gonzaga’s victory

Sat., Feb. 18, 2017

The frontcourt trio of

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3 in the key with Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski

Sat., Feb. 18, 2017

Gonzaga senior center Przemek Karnowski sits down for a series of questions.

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Gonzaga, Pacific tangle in rematch

Fri., Feb. 17, 2017

The list of serious tests No. 1 Gonzaga has faced this season begins with Iowa State and Florida State in Orlando in late November and Arizona, Akron and Tennessee in December. The list of tests in the WCC is topped by, wait for it … Pacific?

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Gonzaga heats up in second half, rolls to 27th win

Thu., Feb. 16, 2017

By the end, Gonzaga’s 27th win looked like most of its first 26. But it took a while.

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Instant replay: Nigel Williams-Goss torches San Francisco again

Thu., Feb. 16, 2017

Nigel Williams-Goss took over against the Dons again, pouring in 30 points in the Zags’ 96-61 victory Thursday. A month and a half ago, the junior guard had a career-high 36 points in a 95-80 win in San Francisco.

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Gonzaga plays short-handed in win over San Francisco

Thu., Feb. 16, 2017

Gonzaga’s sophomore guard Bryan Alberts suffered a nasty sprained ankle early in Tuesday’s practice. On Wednesday, freshman forward Killian Tillie suffered a broken bone in his hand. Both are expected to miss Saturday’s game against Pacific.

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Gonzaga’s Przemek Karnowski cashing in at the line

Thu., Feb. 16, 2017

Przemek Karnowski called it one of the weaknesses of his game so he’s spent extra time working on his free-throw shooting.

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Gonzaga’s Zach Collins puts NBA Draft chatter on hold

Wed., Feb. 15, 2017

Imagine being 19 years old, glancing at twitter and seeing your name listed in the first round of an NBA mock draft. Gonzaga freshman center Zach Collins doesn’t have to imagine.

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Work resumes for unbeaten, No. 1 Gonzaga in home game against San Francisco

Wed., Feb. 15, 2017

San Francisco, the only WCC team to lead Gonzaga in the second half this season, visits Spokane on Thursday. The Dons (18-9, 8-6 WCC) shot the highest field-goal percentage (46.9) and scored the most points (80) against the Zags this season.

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Perimeter-powered San Francisco fills it up from deep

Wed., Feb. 15, 2017

A look at the key matchup for Gonzaga in its men’s basketball game against San Francisco on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017.

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Guard Silas Melson’s game continues to grow for top-ranked Gonzaga

Tue., Feb. 14, 2017

One of the first things Gonzaga coach Mark Few mentioned to his team after Saturday’s road win against Saint Mary’s was the play of “unsung hero” Silas Melson.

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Former Shock player Geathers dies in Las Vegas accident

Mon., Feb. 13, 2017

Jeremy Geathers, a fan favorite and key member of the Spokane Shock’s Arena Football League championship team in 2010, died Saturday morning in Las Vegas when he was struck by a limousine.

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Gonzaga No. 1 in AP, USA Today polls for third straight week

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 13, 2017

Gonzaga stayed on top of the AP Top 25 for the third consecutive week, matching the 2013 team’s three-week stint at No. 1.

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No. 1 and unbeaten Gonzaga silencing some doubters; others unconvinced

Sun., Feb. 12, 2017

Gonzaga doubters, though slowly dwindling in numbers, aren’t going anywhere.

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Gonzaga handles Gaels again, improves to 26-0

Sat., Feb. 11, 2017

Saint Mary’s was considered to be the biggest obstacle left in Gonzaga’s pursuit of an undefeated regular season. Turned out to be more like a speed bump.

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Gonzaga’s Przemek Karnowski, Johnathan Williams just too much for Saint Mary’s in Zags’ convincing win

Sat., Feb. 11, 2017

Przemek Karnowski had maybe the best half of his five-year career at Gonzaga. And a rare temper tantrum as an added bonus. The senior center put up 15 of the team’s first 30 points to help No. 1 Gonzaga seize control in the first half en route to a convincing 74-64 victory over No. 20 Saint Mary’s on Saturday at McKeon Pavilion.