Gonzaga Ends Saint Mary's 16-Game Win Streak, Spoils Perfect WCC Season
In a decisive 70-57 victory, No. 23 Gonzaga halted No. 17 Saint Mary's hopes for an undefeated conference season, showcasing their strongest performance yet.
- Gonzaga's victory in Moraga marks the end of Saint Mary's nation-leading 16-game winning streak and their dream of a perfect West Coast Conference season.
- Gonzaga's Graham Ike and Ryan Nembhard led the charge with Ike scoring 24 points and Nembhard adding 20 points and 10 assists, highlighting their candidacy for WCC Player of the Year.
- Despite the loss, Saint Mary's remains confident, holding the regular-season crown and the No. 1 seed for the upcoming WCC tournament.
- The Gaels' defense, ranked second nationally, struggled against Gonzaga's offense, which shot 64% in the first half.
- Both teams are set to play in the WCC tournament semifinals on March 11, potentially setting the stage for a rematch.
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