SPOKANE — As the saying goes, lightning never strikes the same place twice, let alone three times.
But BYU has defied the odds three consecutive times here with three wins in a row at Gonzaga.
Each victory was improbable, especially the Cougars’ shocking 79-71 victory over a Zags squad that entered the game ranked No. 1 and boasting a 29-0 record. With that, BYU spoiled Gonzaga’s perfect season. The Bulldogs’ only other loss last season was in the national championship game against North Carolina.
Could the Cougars pull off a fourth straight road win Saturday (8 p.