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Gonzaga Women's Basketball Soars to New Heights, Lisa Fortier Takes Center Stage!

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Mar. 14—Even when it's not new, it doesn't feel old. That couldn't be more true for the Gonzaga women's basketball team.

The Bulldogs head back to the NCAA Tournament for the 16th time since earning their first berth in 2006-07. It's the 10th time for a Lisa Fortier-coached team. The Zags secured the berth with a memorable 76-66 win over Oregon State, which has made a habit of dancing in ...

Mar. 14—Even when it's not new, it doesn't feel old. That couldn't be more true for the Gonzaga women's basketball team.

The Bulldogs head back to the NCAA Tournament for the 16th time since earning their first berth in 2006-07. It's the 10th time for a Lisa Fortier-coached team. The Zags secured the berth with a memorable 76-66 win over Oregon State, which has made a habit of dancing in March.

Oregon State is just two years removed from an Elite Eight appearance. Days following the season and with the Beavers headed to the West Coast Conference, coach Scott Rueck witnessed mass defections through the transfer portal. The Beavers lost eight players, and Rueck somehow did a masterful rebuild that resulted in a WCC Tournament championship last season, which included a 63-61 come-from-behind win over Gonzaga in the semifinals.

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