But it should still be noted that Gonzaga officially punched its ticket to a 26th straight NCAA Tournament late Tuesday with a 58-51 win over Saint Mary's in the championship game of the 2025 West Coast Conference Tournament.

Gonzaga avenged two regular-season losses to Saint Mary's, defeating the 19th-ranked Gaels 58-51 in the West Coast Conference Tournament championship on Tuesday night, the 22nd league tourney title for the Bulldogs,

Braden Huff scored 18 points and Gonzaga avenged two regular-season losses to Saint Mary’s, beating the 19th-ranked Gaels 58-51 in the West Coast Conference Tournament championship

Braden Huff scored 18 points and Gonzaga officially sewed up its 26th straight NCAA Tournament appearance with a 58-51 victory over No. 19 Saint Mary's on Tuesday night in the West Coast Conference title game at Las Vegas.