(1) Gonzaga 94, (4) Santa Clara 59
Sophomore forward Austin Daye torched No. 4 Santa Clara for 28 points as No. 1 Gonzaga rolled to a 94-59 win. The Bulldogs’ pressure forced 22 turnovers by the Broncos, who fell behind early and couldn’t recover. Gonzaga was on fire, shooting 56 percent from the field and 59 percent from three-point range. The Bulldogs will face No. 2 St. Mary’s, which has Patty Mills back in the lineup. Gonzaga won both regular-season games against the Gaels.
(2) St. Mary’s 71, (3) Portland 61
In his first game back from a broken wrist, sophomore guard Patty Mills played 35 minutes for the Gaels and finished with 12 points and four assists in No. 2 St. Mary’s 71-61 win against No. 3 Portland. Mills struggled with his shooting, making only 3-of-12 his field goal attempts. St. Mary’s out-rebounded the Pilots and forced more turnovers to outduel the Pilots.
