Knoxville, Tenn. - May 1, 2008 - Chris Lofton has beaten the odds his entire life. One of the most prolific 3-point shooters in college basketball history, Lofton can still recite all of the things he supposedly wouldn't or couldn't do when he came out of Maysville, Ky., four years ago. "Too short. Too slow. Not quick enough. Couldn't dribble well enough. Couldn't play defense," Lofton rolls off with his easy smile. More »
Pargo to Make Himself Available for Draft
Spokane, WA - April 15, 2008 - Gonzaga University junior guard Jeremy Pargo has announced he will make himself eligible to enter the June NBA Draft, but will not hire an agent to keep the door open to return to the Bulldogs for his senior season. More »
Both teams from the 2007 Comcast Battle in Seattle receive at large bids into the NCAA tournament
When Tennessee and Gonzaga faced one another in the 2007 Comcast Battle in Seattle, both teams had the look of being NCAA tournament worthy. After Selection Sunday, it became official. Both the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers received at large bids and are looking to make some noise in the tournament. More »
West Bracket Features UConn and WCC Foe
In a first round game in the West Regional, the University of Connecticut takes on the West Coast Conference tournament champion University of San Diego Toreros. That game will mark the third straight year that the Huskies will have faced two WCC foes in the same season. More »
Pargo Names WCC Men's Basketball Player of Year
For the eighth straight season a Gonzaga University player has been honored as the West Coast Conference Player of the Year as junior guard Jeremy Pargo was the choice of the coaches this season. More »
Defense key as No. 12 Tennessee stops Gonzaga
December 29, 2007 - SEATTLE (AP) -- JaJuan Smith remembered what he learned at camp last summer. Smith scored 18 points and played great defense on Gonzaga star Jeremy Pargo, leading Tennessee (No. 12 ESPN/USA Today, No. 11 AP) to an 82-72 victory over the Bulldogs. More »
2007 Comcast Battle in Seattle Game Preview
The 2007 Comcast Battle in Seattle should be another great non-conference basketball game, but it may also resemble a track meet. Saying that the game will contain a fast paced tempo might be an understatement as both the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers like to push the ball up the court and have no trouble scoring. Currently both teams rank inside the top 20 in points per game with the Bulldogs at 19th with 78.5 points per game and the Volunteers at 9th with 80.9 points per game. Points will not be hard to come by. More »
Weather Conditions for Travel to Comcast Battle in Seattle
For all those traveling from Spokane to Seattle for the Comcast Battle in Seattle this weekend, the weather conditions have made the roads hazardous, so remember to be responsible and drive safely. Snow and wind are in the forecast near the Snoqualmie Pass the next few day which means those driving on the I-90 will have to be extra careful. Chain enforcement is likely to be in effect, with expected lane closures. The Washington State Department of Transportation suggests that in order to safely reach your destination, check the forecast before leaving, prepare yourself and your vehicle, allow time for delays and drive slowly. For more information and up-to-date information and photos of the Snoqualmie Pass visit http://wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/passes/snoqualmie/ .
Gonzaga has company in the Top 25
New York - December 10, 2007 - After being the West Coast Conference's lone representative in The Associated Press' college basketball poll for the past decade, Gonzaga has another league member in the rankings as Saint Mary's, Calif. moved in at No. 24 on Monday. More »
Lofton Tabbed AP Preseason All-America
November 5, 2007 - Tyler Hansbrough's junior year at North Carolina has begun much the same way his sophomore did, as the leading vote-getter on The Associated Press' preseason All-America team. The 6-foot-9 forward was one vote shy of a unanimous pick Monday and was joined by senior center Roy Hibbert of Georgetown, senior guard Chris Lofton of Tennessee, senior guard Drew Neitzel of Michigan State and junior guard Darren Collison of UCLA. More »
Zags boast more athleticism
SPOKANE, Wash. - October 22, 2007 - Athleticism is definitely the new catch word: The Zags expect to run even more and be much more effective on the defensive end this season. Gonzaga coach Mark Few said all the negative defensive talk about the program started with Adam Morrison a few years ago. And he said the Zags weren't as poor defensively a year ago. Still, there is a stigma with the Zags that they can get out and run and score, but still play the matador defense. More »
Heytvelt on track to return to Seattle..
SPOKANE, Wash. - September 12, 2007 - Gonzaga basketball player Josh Heytvelt could be returning to the team after being suspended for possession of hallucinogenic mushrooms. Heytvelt, 21, has done nearly 300 hours of community service, far more than required, and is meeting other obligations. "He appears to be on track to do everything that is asked of him," Gonzaga sports information director Oliver Pierce said Wednesday. "We see no reason why he probably won't be back." More »
SEC Favorite Tennessee, Volunteer to take on the Bulldogs in the 2007 Comcast Battle in Seattle
August 17, 2007 - Northwest Sports & Entertainment Inc. is pleased to announce the return of the Comcast Battle in Seattle. The game will feature the University of Tennessee’s first-ever game in the state of Washington when Bruce Pearl and the SEC title favorite Volunteers vs. face the defending West Coast Conference Regular Season and Tournament champion Gonzaga Bulldogs in the annual contest held at KeyArena. The event will again take place during the Holiday season on December 29th. More »
Opponent Yet to Surface for 2007 Comcast Battle in Seattle
June 26, 2007 - With two verbal commitments from Sweet Sixteen teams last year cancelling their plans to play against Gonzaga this coming season, an opponent has still not been determined for the December contest. At this point there are no less than three teams interested in the game. Northwest Sports & Entertainment Director, John A. Hines, has stated that a team is expected to be announced any day. “It is our goal to still be selective and get the best possible match-up available for Gonzaga.” More »
Gonzaga Players to Sign Autographs at the Comcast Battle in Seattle Booth at Hoopfest
Spokane, WA - June 18, 2007 - Seven members of the 2007 Gonzaga Men’s Basketball team will be at the Comcast Battle in Seattle Booth in Riverfront Park signing autographs for players and fans as part of the Spokane Hoopfest weekend. More »
Gonzaga Blasts Texas, Nevada holds on against Cal
Phoenix, AZ - December 3, 2006 - In a pair of challenges for the Comcast Battle in Seattle opponents, Derek Ravio leads as Gonzaga whips 25 ranked Texas 87-77 in Arizona while Nevada takes care of California 77-71. More »
Nevada and Gonzaga Cimb In USA Today/ESPN Poll
Bristol, Connecticut - November 20, 2006 - As of now the 2006 Comcast Battle in Seattle will feature a top 25 match up. Coach Mark Few and Gonzaga are on a mission to show that they are more than just Adam Morrison and enter the poll at 23. In the meantime, Nevada continues to climb up the polls with a perfect 3-0 record. Ranked 23rd last week, Nevada has moved up to 20th in the country while Gonzaga is making it’s first appearance in the rankings this season. More »
Gonzaga Men's Basketball Tabbed WCC Favorite
San Bruno, CA - October 18, 2006 - It’s the same old story for the Gonzaga University men’s basketball team, but it’s one they don’t mind hearing over and over again. They just hope the ending doesn’t change. The Bulldogs have been tabbed to capture their seventh straight West Coast Conference regular-season title and their ninth in the last 10 years in a pre-season vote of the conference coaches. More »
Men's Basketball Picked to Win WAC in Preseason Polls
Salt Lake City, Utah - October 12, 2006 - The Nevada men’s basketball team has been picked to win the Western Athletic Conference, while senior Nick Fazekas was named the Preseason WAC Player of the Year for the second consecutive season by the league’s coaches and media. The preseason polls and all-conference teams were announced Wednesday at the WAC Basketball Preview in Salt Lake City. More »
Nevada to take on Gonzaga in Comcast Battle in Seattle
June 22, 2006 - Northwest Sports & Entertainment Inc. is please to announce the return of the Comcast Battle in Seattle this December. The game will feature 05-06 WAC Regular and tournament champion Nevada Wolf Pack vs. the 05-06 West Coast Conference Regular and tournament championship Gonzaga Bulldogs in the annual contest held at KeyArena in Seattle. This years BIS game will be the first in the four year history of the game to take place after the Christmas on December 30th. This will be a rematch of the 2004 NCAA tournament game also played at KeyArena when Nevada upset the #2 Seeded Bulldogs 91-72 for their first trip ever to the sweet sixteen. More »
Gonzaga Players to Sign Autographs at the Comcast Battle in Seattle Booth at Hoopfest
Spokane, WA - June 19, 2006 - Eight members of the 2006 Gonzaga Men’s Basketball team including new Zag, Micah Downs, will be at the Comcast Battle in Seattle Booth in Riverfront Park signing autographs for players and fans as part of the Spokane Hoopfest weekend. Players will be available Friday June 23 from 4-6pm and Saturday June 24 from 10-Noon. More »