The Gonzaga Bulldogs fell tantalizingly short of one of the biggest roadblocks in conference play, dropping at BYU, 70-68.
Prior to the tip-off, BYU would be considered the second-best squad in the WCC. The Zags have the big wins, but BYU had the record: a now 7-0 record. Defeating BYU meant a possible undefeated run through conference play. Now, the Zags are still sitting in a perfectly fine position, just looking a bit upward now.
By all accounts, the Bulldogs did exactly what they have done all year to win games: play hard ass defense.