Saint Mary’s ended Gonzaga’s dominance in the West Coast Conference Tournament by defeating them 69-60, led by Aidan Mahaney’s 23 points and Mitchell Saxen’s double-double performance. Gonzaga had won four consecutive championships, but Saint Mary’s secured the win, earning the conference’s automatic bid for the NCAA Tournament. Despite the loss, Gonzaga remains a formidable team, while Saint Mary’s impressive turnaround included strong defensive play and rebounding.
