Gonzaga has achieved an impressive record of 22 West Coast Conference Tournament championships, including 17 out of the last 23. However, this impressive streak is about to come to an end as they transition to the revamped Pac-12 after this season, making their championship game against Santa Clara this Tuesday night their final appearance in the WCC Tournament.

Santa Clara, coming off an impressive upset where they defeated Saint Mary’s 76-71, now stands at a season record of 26-5. This win places the Broncos as one of the last four teams projected to enter the NCAA Tournament, according to CBS Sports Bracketology. Their hopes for an at-large bid hinge heavily on the outcome against Gonzaga. If they manage to win, it will mark their first NCAA Tournament inclusion since 1996.

This monumental challenge will be led by Santa Clara’s coach Herb Sendek, who has positioned his team for success as they prepare for this crucial matchup.