On March 4 , 2013 , the team drew a number one ranking in both the AP Poll and Coaches ' Poll for the first time in program history . In the 2013 West Coast Conference Men 's Basketball Tournament , the Bulldogs received a one seed by virtue of a 16 – 0 conference record , causing them to have a bye into the semifinals . Due to Loyola Marymount beating Santa Clara in the quarterfinals , Gonzaga was matched up against Loyola Marymount . The team would go on to win the game 66 – 48 , as they were led by Elias Harris , who had 21 points , eight rebounds , one assist , two steals , and two blocks . In the championship game of the tournament , the Zags would go against rival Saint Mary 's for the third time . The defense of the Bulldogs forced Saint Mary 's guard Matthew Dellavedova to score two points on 1 of 8 shooting and have the Gaels shoot 35.7 % from the field as a whole . The team shot 52.1 % from the field and dominated the Gaels in the paint 42 – 18 . The Zags were led by Kelly Olynyk , who contributed 21 points and 12 rebounds . Harris also added 19 points for the Bulldogs , and would later be named the MVP of the tournament . With the victory , the Bulldogs secured an automatic bid into the 2013 NCAA Tournament
2013 West Coast Conference Men 's Basketball Tournament
2013 West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
2012–13 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team