On Saturday, the Gonzaga men’s basketball team faced its toughest West Coast Conference opponent to date in San Francisco. Thursday, the Zags will battle their stingiest WCC foe when they take on Saint Mary’s.
Saint Mary’s is entering this highly-anticipated matchup riding a 12-game winning streak, led by WCC Player of the Year favorite Jock Landale. Both teams boast a 6-0 conference record, positioned to duel for yet another WCC crown.
“They have a great big man, great guard,” Johnathan Williams told The Spokesman-Review on Jan. 18 after GU’s win over San Francisco. “They just play very disciplined and everybody knows their roles.