That really happened, folks. The Zags punched their ticket to the Final Four, and are 80 minutes away from winning a national championship. Here’s how they got to this point.
- As they have done all tournament, the Musketeers were effective at winning off the dribble to get into the paint during the first half. Gonzaga was willing to switch on defensive matchups to reduce the driving lanes available, but Xavier’s guards were still able to get into the seams. However, the Zags adjusted by sending more helpers on drivers and tightening up the on-ball pressure in the second half, and Xavier’s effectiveness dramatically fell off.