The 2014-15 opponent that sent the ‘Eers home? John Calipari’s 38-1 Kentucky Wildcats, a roster littered with NBA-talent; Karl-Anthony Towns, Devin Booker, Willie Cauley-Stein, Trey Lyles; the list continues.
Gonzaga may have a similar record at 34-1, but they are nowhere near as talented as that Kentucky team, nor have they seen a team like this year’s Press Virginia.
In their first round game, Gonzaga toppled 16-seed North Dakota State, 66-46. Jordan Mathews paced the Bulldogs with 16 points, but three teammates scored in double-figures to even things out. They combined to shoot 39.