LAS VEGAS — While Gonzaga's 83-69 victory over LMU on Saturday was the only West Coast Conference quarterfinal game decided by more than 10 points, San Francisco, GU's semifinal opponent, may be the team riding the biggest wave of confidence into Orleans Arena on Monday.
The Dons have prevailed in six of their past eight games, including a 70-63 win at home over Saint Mary's on Feb. 15. On Saturday afternoon, San Francisco needed an extra period to outlast fifth-seeded Pacific, holding the Tigers scoreless over the final 57 seconds of overtime to win 71-70.
Frankie Ferrari was the catalyst in their quarterfinal victory with 17 points and eight dimes and over the past 14 games, the junior is averaging 16.