Gonzaga looks to extend NCAA Tournament opener streak vs. Kennesaw State

PORTLAND -- Gonzaga returned to its usual spot in the NCAA Tournament field this season, earning its 27th straight appearance.

There was no such thing as usual this season for 14th-seeded Kennesaw State, which suspended its leading scorer at midseason due to a federal gambling investigation and tied for sixth place in Conference USA before pulling off three upsets in three days to capture the conference's automatic berth.

Gonzaga (30-3), which has won 16 straight NCAA Tournament first-round games...