Legitimate Gonzaga eyes high NCAA seed after WCC title
Gonzaga coach Mark Few seeks a top seed after the Bulldogs captured the West Coast Conference tournament title with an 84 71 win over Saint Marys, securing a 27 2 season and a school record 20 straight victories. Ronny Turiaf posted 29 points and 14 rebounds as tournament MVP.
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Gonzaga Cools St Marys 84 71 in NCAA tuneup
In Seattle the No 3 Gonzaga beat St Mary's Calif 84 71 after leading 39 29 at halftime The Bulldogs improved to 27 2 while St Mary's finished 19 12 The article recalls Gonzaga's NCAA tournament history as an underdog and notes captain Cory Violette and Blake Stepp led the team with standout performances and quotes about preparing for March play
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Weber Helps Illini Clinch Two Big Ten Titles
Bruce Weber led Illinois to its first outright Big Ten championship since 1952 after a 10 game win streak that followed a late January loss. Southern Illinois coach Matt Painter credits Weber with building discipline and maturity that carried SIU to a MVC title and likely an NCAA bid.
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Suttons Big 12 title season earns coach year’s top honor
Sutton wins unanimous coach of the year for Oklahoma State, the program’s first Big 12 crown. He blended holdovers with transfers to build a quick, athletic team, overcoming size gaps and tough late-season tests. Texas coach Rick Barnes credits the Cowboys’ remarkable year.
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