After last night’s seemingly inevitable but nonetheless heartbreaking defeat, normally a trip to Stockton to abuse the hapless Pacific Tigers would be just what the doctor ordered. But, as this season has proven, no victories are assured. KenPom has Gonzaga as a 15-point favorite but the Zags were 16-point favorites to beat LMU last night. Speaking of beating LMU at home, that’s exactly what the Pacific Tigers did in their second WCC game defeating the Lions 78-72.
Meet the opponent
Pacific Tigers, 10-11 (3-3 WCC), KenPom #222, NET #226
Before departing to the Boston Celtics, Damon Stoudamire had Pacific surging, they were 23-10 in his last full season as coach (19-20).