SLIDESHOW: Zags Beat Portland, earn No. 1 Ranking

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Elias Harris scored 20 points and nine rebounds in Gonzaga's win over Portland on Saturday (Photo: SWX)

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Elias Harris had 20 points and nine rebounds in Gonzaga's 81-52 win over Portland on Saturday. not only did the win give the Zags another West Coast Conference championship, but it convinced the voters to put them atop the AP Top 25 poll which was released on Monday morning.

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Whitworth Hoops Star Turns Pro
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Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 9:05 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:05:52 GMT
Following graduation in May, former Whitworth University men's basketball standout Idris Lasisi signed a professional basketball contract with a team in Antwerp, Belgium.More >>
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Gonzales Finalist For Two-Way POY
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Updated: Saturday, June 15 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-06-15 21:21:39 GMT
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JUST IN: Leetch Steps Down As Whitworth AD
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Aaron Leetch is stepping down as athletic director at Whitworth. Longtime staff and faculty member Melinda Larson has been named interim AD by Whitworth president Beck Taylor.More >>
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Gonzales Earns More Recognition
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Updated: Friday, June 14 2013 1:28 AM EDT2013-06-14 05:28:16 GMT
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Olson To Everett
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Updated: Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-06-12 22:42:17 GMT
Former Gonzaga pitcher Tyler Olson will begin his professional career with the Everett AquaSox.More >>
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All WSU Sports Teams Meet NCAA's APR Guidelines
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Updated: Tuesday, June 11 2013 8:17 PM EDT2013-06-12 00:17:12 GMT
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Gonzales Signs with Cardinals
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Updated: Tuesday, June 11 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-06-11 23:17:46 GMT
The Cardinals have signed first round pick Marco Gonzales, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (via Twitter). The left-hander's deal is worth $1.85MM, less than the recommended $2.056MM for the No. 19 pick.More >>
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Former Idaho WR Level transfers to Stony Brook
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Updated: Tuesday, June 11 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-06-11 22:52:38 GMT
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Life After Football
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Updated: Tuesday, June 11 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-06-11 21:41:39 GMT
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Gufford Joins Idaho As Diving Coach
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Updated: Monday, June 10 2013 9:32 PM EDT2013-06-11 01:32:54 GMT
Kelly Gufford joins the University of Idaho staff as the Vandals diving coach, head coach Mark Sowa announced Monday.More >>
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Gonzales Finalist For Two-Way POY
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Updated: Saturday, June 15 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-06-15 21:21:39 GMT
Former Gonzaga left-hander Marco Gonzales is one of three finalists for the John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year.More >>
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Updated: Friday, June 14 2013 1:28 AM EDT2013-06-14 05:28:16 GMT
The accolades continue to pile up for Marco Gonzales who was tabbed an All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, Baseball America and Perfect Game.More >>
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Gonzales Signs with Cardinals
Gonzales Signs with Cardinals
Updated: Tuesday, June 11 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-06-11 23:17:46 GMT
The Cardinals have signed first round pick Marco Gonzales, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (via Twitter). The left-hander's deal is worth $1.85MM, less than the recommended $2.056MM for the No. 19 pick.More >>
The Cardinals have signed first round pick Marco Gonzales, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (via Twitter). The left-hander's deal is worth $1.85MM, less than the recommended $2.056MM for the No. 19 pick.More >>
Pitching On
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Updated: Friday, June 7 2013 9:18 PM EDT2013-06-08 01:18:42 GMT
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Gonzaga's Tyler Olson will pitch in the Mariners system after being selected by the team in the seventh round. See where other local products were selected on the second day of the draft.More >>
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Updated: Friday, June 7 2013 12:31 AM EDT2013-06-07 04:31:51 GMT
Former Gonzaga pitcher/first baseman Marco Gonzales has been selected 19th overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2013 MLB first-year player draft.More >>
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Coeur d'Alene's Pereira Named Idaho Baseball Gatorade Player of the Year
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Updated: Wednesday, May 29 2013 12:37 AM EDT2013-05-29 04:37:09 GMT
Coeur d'Alene High School slugger Levi Pereira has been named the Idaho Baseball Gatorade Player of the Year. Pereira, a catcher, is signed to play for Gonzaga next season. According to USA Today Sports,More >>
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