To the bank! Suggs hits the winner, Zags top UCLA 93-90
By EDDIE PELLSApril 4, 2021 GMT
And straight into history.
The Gonzaga freshman banked in a shot at the buzzer from near the Final Four logo for a 93-90 overtime win over UCLA on Saturday night that vaulted the Bulldogs to within one win of an undefeated season and the national title.
Talk about a perfect finish!
This thriller in the national semifinal was the best game of the tournament, and, considering the stakes, it served up possibly the best ending in the history of March Madness a kiss off the glass from near midcourt to keep a perfect season alive.
By The Associated PressFebruary 19, 2021 GMT
Saint Mary s guard Tommy Kuhse, left, and Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert go after the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Saint Mary s guard Tommy Kuhse, left, and Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert go after the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) Corey Kispert scored 20 points, Joel Ayayi added 16 and top-ranked Gonzaga beat cold-shooting Saint Mary’s 87-65 on Thursday night, extending the nation’s longest winning streak to 25 games over the past two seasons.
Gonzaga and Baylor maintained their grip on the top two spots in The Associated Press men's basketball poll Monday. If third-ranked Villanova ever plays a game, perhaps it will make a run a.
No. 1 Gonzaga beats rival Saint Mary’s for 18th straight win
By The Associated PressJanuary 17, 2021 GMT
MORAGA, Calif. (AP) Corey Kispert had 17 points and five rebounds and No. 1 Gonzaga overcame a slow start with a surge to end the first half, pulling away late to beat rival Saint Mary’s 73-59 on Saturday night for its 18th straight victory spanning the past two seasons.
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake in the South Bay shook the gym early in the second half. Play continued with no disruption at what typically would be an imposing visiting arena at McKeon Pavilion but had a far different feel devoid of fans.
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) Corey Kispert scored 23 points as top-ranked Gonzaga beat rival BYU 86-69 on Thursday in a hastily scheduled game after both teams lost their original opponents to COVID-19.