The Arizona Wildcats guard Allonzo Trier (35) is contested by North Dakota Fighting Hawks center Carson Shanks (5), background, and North Dakota Fighting Hawks forward Drick Bernstine (43) during the second half of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 16, 2017, at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Arizona won 100-82. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

 Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Saint Mary’s won every game in the West Coast Conference regular season and tournament except the ones it played against Gonzaga, finishing second and earning the No. 7 West Region seed. The Gales then beat 10th-seeded VCU 85-77 on Thursday, when five players scored in double figures and Landale had 18 points and 13 rebounds. Arizona beat Colorado, UCLA and Oregon to win the Pac-12 Tournament last week, earning a No. 2 seed in the West, then put away North Dakota 100-82 in the first round Thursday.Β 

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