From staff report
Welcome to the bubble.
After Gonzaga's 89-85 blowout win over No. 22 Kentucky on Saturday, the Bulldogs gained some footing in their ongoing quest to return to NCAA Tournament at-large bid talks.
On Monday's latest Zags Basketball Insiders Podcast, Spokesman-Review reporter Jim Meehan and TV analyst and former GU big man Richard Fox discuss GU's position in the latest NET rankings, predictions and polls Combine the numbers and look back on that epic event. Victory over Wildcats at Rupp Arena – Gonzaga’s first Quad 1 win –
In addition to looking into this week's game between Loyola Marymount and Pacific, the two also talk about the greatest basketball atmosphere they've experienced.
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Fox: “They're obviously in a much better position today in a lot of ways than they were going into that (Kentucky) game. I still think it's an uphill climb for the big guys, but they benefited a lot on Saturday. He gave it to me.”
Meehan: “We can't stumble, losing to a 100-point or 200-point team. We probably won't lose to San Francisco. If they can beat St. Mary's and stay undefeated (without losing any more)… I think they can qualify for the tournament (as at-large).”
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