Gonzaga's Kiara Kudron (23) contests a driving shot by Santa Clara's Brooke Gallaway in the first round of the WCC Tournament Thursday night. GU lost to Santa Clara 59-58 and awaits a potential bid for the National Invitation Tournament.
The Zags took on Santa Clara but fell short, losing 59-58 on Thursday night in Orleans Arena.
With 14 seconds left in the game, down by one, senior Shelby Cheslek tried to get a layup inside, but pressure forced her to kick it out to Laura Stockton, who’s attempted 3-pointer fell short.
“We were trying to go on the post and then look inside,” head coach Lisa Fortier said.