Gonzaga is back in the NCAA Tournament, still searching for that elusive championship
By Anne Peterson
Published on March 18, 2026.
Gonzaga is back in the NCAA Tournament, still searching for a championship breakthrough after a successful season. The Bulldogs (30-3) are currently ranked No. 3 seed in the tournament, having made 27 consecutive tournament appearances. They have twice made it to the national championship game in 2017 and 2021, but lost both times. This year, Gonzaga will face No. 14 Kennesaw State in the first-round games. The last time a mid-major won the tournament was in 1990, when UNLV defeated Duke. Gonzaga's coach, Mark Few, has a simple approach to March Madness: "You’ve just got to be your best. And then, collectively, they’re got to find their best."
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