The ball found Graham Ike at the right time, but perhaps in the wrong spot.
With just over five seconds left on Gonzaga’s final possession, Ryan Nembhard inbounded from the baseline to Ike in the corner. The 6-foot-9 forward attempted a 3-pointer that fell well short, spoiling the last chance the Zags had to escape Moraga with a victory.
Jordan Ross sealed the game at the free-throw line, sinking both attempts with 0.7 seconds remaining to secure a 62-58 win for Saint Mary’s on Saturday. The Gaels (20-3, 10-0 WCC) notched their third win in the last four meetings with the Zags (16-7, 7-3), a stretch that includes last year’s WCC Tournament championship in Las Vegas.