March Madness brings an early showdown of power programs: Gonzaga vs Kansas
9 months ago

March Madness brings an early showdown of power programs: Gonzaga vs Kansas

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Gonzaga is fresh. “We had to extend all the energy we had to win the game, then after a late night, we’re going to prepare for a team that’s terrific,” Self said. “And we’ll have a 20-minute walk-through because we’ve got to keep our guys off their feet.” NO-FLY ZONE Oregon may have discovered its secret weapon in the NCAA Tournament – and she’s 74 years old. “She don’t like flying,” said Couisnard, the first player from a double-digit seed to score 40 since Stephen Curry did it for Davidson in 2008. “But it’s always tough playing people you know.” Texas coach Rodney Terry worked as an assistant coach under Barnes for nine seasons at Texas from 2002-11 before taking his first head coaching gig at Fresno State.

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In March Madness, Gonzaga plays near-perfect 2nd half to dispatch Kansas 89-68
9 months ago

In March Madness, Gonzaga plays near-perfect 2nd half to dispatch Kansas 89-68

Associated Press  

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New York Times  

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New York Times  

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As contender for best game ever, UCLA-Gonzaga checks the boxes — if the Zags finish the job
3 years, 8 months ago

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LA Times  

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3 years, 8 months ago

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Associated Press  

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3 years, 9 months ago

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Associated Press  

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New York Times  

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