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.

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.