Elite Eight Preview: Gonzaga vs Texas Tech

Tyler Tjomsland / The Spokesman-ReviewThe Gonzaga Bulldogs are in the Elite Eight for the third time in five years. The one thing standing in their way from their second Final Four appearance is third-seeded Texas Tech, which manhandled Michigan 63-44 in the Sweet 16. The Red Raiders held the Wolverines to 1-of-19 beyond the arc and forced 14 turnovers. At this point, every team is elite and every team poses a challenge. Here’s what you need to know about Texas Tech.

#1 Defense in the country

Chris Beard has a somewhat unique defensive style that his kids run to perfection. They have been the number one defense in the country by most efficiency metrics for a good portion of the season. They…