Gonzaga and San Diego State have been considered the top programs in the West over the past several seasons. But the evidence shows the topic also is a national one. The No. 3 Bulldogs have the best record in the nation since the start of the 2019-20 season, and the Aztecs rank third as the two potent teams enter Monday night's epic non-conference showdown in San Diego. Gonzaga has a stellar .878 winning percentage (151-21 record) during the stretch. Houston (.843, 150-28) is second, with San Diego State (136-34) third while winning 80 percent of its games. The Bulldogs (3-0 this season) have reached two national championship games (2017, 2021) and the Aztecs (2-0) have been in one (2023) over the past seven NCAA Tournaments.
No. 3 Gonzaga, San Diego State to test mettle in battle of powerhouses
