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On Mar. 21, in the first round of the NCAA DI Tournament, the Gonzaga Bulldogs (25-7), holding a No. 5 seed, faced off against the No. 12 seed McNeese State Cowboys (30-3) in Salt Lake City. This matchup was Gonzaga's 25th straight NCAA Tournament appearance and was highly anticipated, with many predicting it to be a potential upset given Gonzaga's performance improvement in the second half of the season. However, Gonzaga dominated the game, utilizing their size advantage and sharpshooting to dismantle McNeese State's defense. Despite McNeese State's efforts, they struggled offensively, failing to make a single three-pointer and recording no assists. Gonzaga's comprehensive strategy led them to a convincing 86-65 victory, advancing them to the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament.