SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Down the stretch of the West Coast Conference season, we try to take a few data points into consideration when evaluating key matchup options. A player’s recent production, along with production in previous matchups with Gonzaga, …
Ryan Nembhard and Nolan Hickman just finished answering a question on playing in their final home game when Nembhard offered an unsolicited reminder that Gonzaga isn't short on motivation with the regular season winding down. “We still got a season left to play."
Mikey Lewis may still be coming off the bench two weeks from now at the West Coast Conference Tournament, but the Saint Mary’s freshman is likely to climb a few more spots on Gonzaga’s scouting report if the longtime rivals find themselves in another high-stakes matchup in Las Vegas.
There were seniors celebrating at Gonzaga's McCarthey Athletic Center on Saturday night. Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, they were wearing Saint Mary's uniforms. Led by Mikey Lewis' 18 points and Mitchell Saxen's 16, the Gaels spoiled Senior Night for GU, beating …
It wasn’t an exact replay of the first Gonzaga-Saint Mary’s game, but there were so many similarities in Saturday’s rematch. Another slow start by the Zags, who were down 11 points before they scored. Another dominating effort on the boards by the Gaels. Another big night from SMC freshman guard Mikey Lewis behind the 3-point line. Another tight game in crunch time where Gonzaga was outplayed.
It’s round two for Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s with all the usual West Coast Conference and NCAA Tournament implications at stake and an extra helping of emotion on top, courtesy of GU’s Senior Night. Not to mention the potential historical significance.
A big-time matchup requires a big key matchup. Must be time for another paint duel between Gonzaga’s Graham Ike and Mitchell Saxen of Saint Mary’s, two posts that aren’t afraid of a little contact. (In case you’re wondering, we like …
A childhood spent dreaming of becoming a Zag almost didn't happen for Ben Gregg. Four and a half years later, he's a Gonzaga basketball legend, filling every role imaginable, experiencing soaring highs, painful lows and displaying an unquestioned work ethic — all the while continuously giving back to his two hometowns, Spokane and Portland. Ben Gregg, meet Senior Night.
PULLMAN – By the time Nolan Hickman raised up for a corner 3-pointer with 26 seconds remaining in the first half, deflating Washington State’s crowd with a shot that would extend Gonzaga’s lead to 24 points, it was almost hard to remember what transpired during the first four minutes at Beasley Coliseum.
PULLMAN – Perhaps with trepidation about wintry Inland Northwest road conditions, a handful of Washington State and Gonzaga fans with tickets to Wednesday’s rivalry game held off on actually making the trip to Beasley Coliseum.
WSU’s first announced sellout in 15 years fell more than 1,000 fans shy of the building’s listed seating capacity, and many of those occupying seats made an early exit – some dashing for doors as early as halftime, once Gonzaga built a 22-point lead.
Nolan Hickman’s eyesight and shooting form is just fine, even if he’s seeing a wide rim. The senior guard produced one of the best games of his career with 23 points and five assists as Gonzaga handled Washington State 84-63 on Wednesday at Beasley Coliseum.
PULLMAN – Here are three observations from Gonzaga’s 84-63 West Coast Conference win over Washington State on Wednesday at Beasley Coliseum. Stromer for 3 Dusty Stromer entered WCC play shooting 42.9% on 3-pointers, but he’s struggled most of the conference …
PULLMAN – Nolan Hickman scored a ticket the last time Washington State filled up Beasley Coliseum, making a weekend getaway to Pullman during his junior season at Eastside Catholic High School in Seattle for a Pac-12 game against Oregon State on Jan. 18, 2020.
PULLMAN – Washington State’s Nate Calmese has already recorded one career victory over Gonzaga. The Washington transfer never saw the floor, but he was part of postgame locker room celebrations when the Huskies pulled off an 78-73 upset over the Zags last season in Seattle.
With four games remaining, the final stretch of the West Coast Conference regular season promises to put Gonzaga to the test. On Wednesday, the Zags will face Washington State in front of what should be a mostly crimson-packed crowd at …
For the first time this year, and with only four regular-season games remaining, the West Coast Conference’s Player of the Week honor has been awarded to a Gonzaga player. Point guard Ryan Nembhard was named WCC Player of the Week …
Gonzaga is back in the top 10 in the NET rankings, which nearly matches the Zags’ projected seeding in the NCAA Tournament. Yes, that’s a bit unusual. The Zags (20-7, 11-3 West Coast Conference) moved up four spots in the …