Bryce Drew and Grand Canyon is receiving what might seem like an oddly warm reception in the Pacific Northwest. That’s what happens when Grand Canyon's opponent is Saint Mary’s and the game is being played in the hometown of the Gaels’ biggest rival, Gonzaga.
Saint Mary’s guards Aidan Mahaney and Augustas Marciulionis celebrate during the second half of the team’s NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga for the championship of the West Coast Conference men’s tournament Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Las Vegas. Saint Mary’s guard Alex Ducas holds up a piece of net after the team’s win over Gonzaga in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the West Coast Conference men’s tournament Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Las Vegas.
“We’ve definitely felt it. We went out to eat last night and people are saying, ‘Beat Saint Mary’s.’ And we went to an elementary school today and we had the elementary kids as our players are walking in saying, ‘Beat Saint Mary’s,’” said Drew, Grand Canyon’s fourth-year coach. “That rivalry is real out here.”may be a little more in favor of the underdog when the No. 5 seed Gaels face No. 12 seed Grand Canyon on Friday night.
“We love it,” Saint Mary’s Aidan Mahaney said. “That’s all good. We’re excited to go. We like playing on the road, so bring them on.” This season has been an impressive rebound for Saint Mary’s after the way it started. The Gaels started the year just 3-5 after losing to Boise State in early December. From there, Saint Mary’s found its stride, winning 23 of its final 25 games.
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