Will Gonzaga's loss to Saint Mary's keep them from No. 3 seed? | What Zags NEED to do in WCC Tourney

Gonzaga Bulldogs’ shot at a No. 2 seed slips away after a tough road loss to Saint Mary’s, but a No. 3 seed is still within reach—assuming the Zags win out in the WCC Tournament. Andy Patton breaks down the tournament bracketology, discusses Saint Mary’s tactical adjustments that exposed Gonzaga’s second half struggles, and evaluates how injuries to key players like Braden Huff and Jalen Warley could alter the Bulldogs’ March Madness fate.

Key discussion points include the razor-thin margin among NCAA tourney seeds, the impact of resume metrics like KenPom and wins above bubble, and the critical importance of team chemistry down the stretch. Plus, analysis of Lisa Fortier’s Gonzaga women’s squad as they battle turnover woes and look to make noise in their final WCC tournament, with Lauren Whittaker emerging as one of the nation’s premier freshmen. Can the Zags capitalize on their unselfish play and overcome adversity on the road to Selection Sunday?

Written work covering Gonzaga at SI: https://www.si.com/college/gonzaga

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