No. 9 Gonzaga itching to close WCC tenure with outright title

Gonzaga is preparing for its final regular-season contest in the West Coast Conference but it is Saint Mary's that is looking for a share of its fourth straight crown.

The No. 9 Bulldogs have been looking up at the Gaels in recent campaigns as two of the best teams in the west clash on Saturday night in Saint Mary's cozy gym at Moraga, Calif.

Gonzaga (28-2, 16-1 WCC) leads the Gaels (26-4, 15-2) in the conference race thanks to its 73-65 home win over Saint Mary's on Jan. 31. The Bulldogs...