Gonzaga, Saint Mary's Compete for WCC Championship Title

Gonzaga advanced to the WCC Championship by defeating San Francisco 85-76, led by Graham Ike and Khalif Battle, extending their win streak over USF to 33 games. They will face Saint Mary's, who secured their spot in the title game with a 74-59 victory over Pepperdine, aiming for their second consecutive championship. This matchup marks the fourth consecutive year Gonzaga and Saint Mary's meet in the championship, with the Gaels having won the previous final last year 69-60. Saint Mary's boasts a strong rebounding margin and ranks highly in scoring defense, while Gonzaga holds an edge in overall shooting percentage. Both teams are familiar rivals, with Saint Mary's having won four of their last five meetings. The championship game is expected to be a hard-fought battle as both sides seek to assert their dominance in the WCC.