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Saint Mary’s and Gonzaga Clash in WCC Title Game for NCAA Tournament Berth

The top two seeds face off in Las Vegas, with Saint Mary’s seeking a sweep and Gonzaga aiming for redemption.

Ben Gregg #33, Ryan Nembhard #0, Khalif Battle #99 and Graham Ike #13 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs walk on the court during a break in the second half of a semifinal game of the West Coast Conference men's basketball tournament against the San Francisco Dons at the Orleans Arena on March 10, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Star St. Mary's guard Augustas Marciulionis and the Gaels are slight underdogs against Gonzaga in the West Coast Conference Tournament Final.

Overview

  • Saint Mary’s, ranked No. 19, has already secured an NCAA Tournament spot but looks to add the WCC tournament title to its regular-season crown.
  • Gonzaga, unranked but historically dominant in the WCC, is vying for its 22nd tournament title in 28 years and an automatic NCAA Tournament bid.
  • Saint Mary’s swept Gonzaga in their two regular-season matchups, with strong performances from Augustas Marciulionis and Mitchell Saxen leading the Gaels.
  • Gonzaga’s Graham Ike has been a standout player in this rivalry, averaging 21.5 points in the two losses to Saint Mary’s this season.
  • Both teams advanced to the final after semifinal victories Monday night, with Saint Mary’s defeating Pepperdine 74-59 and Gonzaga beating San Francisco 85-76.