‘We’re Relentless’: Deadline Brilliance Fuels Seahawks’ Beatdown of 49ers, Return to Contention
Tying a team record with a 35-point rout of the 49ers, the Seahawks sent a message to the rest of the NFL with an exclamation point, clinching a spot in the NFC Championship Game behind starring performances from three previous trade deadline acquisitions.
Rapid Reaction: Seahawks Maul 49ers in 41-6 Thumping, Advance to NFC Championship Game
Hitting the 49ers like a January tsunami at Lumen Field, the Seahawks turned in their best effort of the Mike Macdonald era in all three phases, leaving their NFC West rivals licking their wounds as they celebrated punching a ticket to the NFC Championship Game for the first time in a decade.
Halftime Observations: Rashid Shaheed, Seahawks Sprint Out to 24-6 Lead vs. 49ers in Divisional Round
Going up seven behind Rashid Shaheed’s explosive speed less than 15 seconds into the game, the Seahawks raced out to a 17-point advantage over the 49ers as they draw closer to their first NFC Championship Game berth in a decade.
Keys to Victory: How Seahawks Win Grudge Match vs. 49ers, Earn Spot in NFC Championship Game
Seeking their first trip to the NFC Championship Game in a decade, the Seahawks have a familiar, not-so-loved foe standing in the way. What must Seattle do to take care of business against Seattle and move one game closer to the Super Bowl?
Burning Questions: What to Watch as Seahawks Host 49ers in Divisional Round
Facing off for the second time in just 14 days, the Seahawks and 49ers will embark in a unique playoff chess match with a trip to the NFC Championship Game on the line. Which key questions will dictate which rival moves one win closer to the Super Bowl?
Offense Rebounds as Redhawks Bounce Back With 75-64 Win vs. Toreros
Surviving a couple of runs made by the Toreros, the Redhawks curbed their second half offensive woes on Thursday night, snapping a three-game losing streak and building momentum for a looming Gonzaga rematch. Who stood out in Seattle U’s much-needed home win?
Gonzaga Bashes Washington State 86-65 in Wake of Braden Huff Injury
Without standout forward Braden Huff for the next 1-2 months, Gonzaga is well-equipped to hold down the fort in his absence. How did the Bulldogs show off their balance and depth in a commanding win over Washington State?
Gonzaga WBB Overcomes Portland's Pressure and Earns 69-55 Win
For most of this season, Gonzaga’s (12-6, 4-1) Achilles heel has been turning the ball over. The Bulldogs entered play on Saturday with 313 turnovers, good for fifth in the WCC. And their opponent, Portland (9-8), came into action forcing the most turnovers in the conference (343), and is the only team in the conference to average more than 20 takeaways a game.
This bad matchup for GU went about as expected in the game’s opening quarter. But little by little, the Zags handled the ball pressure applied by the Pilots with more poise and found themselves in the driver’s seat for a comfortable 69-55 win on their home floor.
Forcing teams to turn it over is no accident on PU’s part, as the Pilots press every time their opponents inbound the ball. It makes bringing the ball up the floor a pain, and it really was a struggle for Gonzaga, which had nine turnovers in the first quarter to only six points, all scored by forward Lauren Whittaker. The constant doubling and trapping of every Bulldog ball-handler led to steals, travels, and offensive fouls – all giving Portland extra possessions. Even with no surprises in their playstyle, the Pilots’ defense still left the Zags needing an adjustment period.
Redhawks Second Half Miscues Persist in 68-55 Loss to Beavers
Four days after the Redhawks fell apart in the second half at Saint Mary’s, Chris Victor’s team battled many of the same issues in a third straight loss. What doomed Seattle U in another tough defeat to Oregon State?
Graham Ike Scores 34 as Gonzaga Gets Back at Santa Clara, Wins 10th Straight Game
It might come as a surprise that Graham Ike had never scored 30 points in a Gonzaga uniform entering Thursday night’s game, but he gave Santa Clara everything he had in the Bulldogs’ 10th straight win.
Riding Several Dominant Runs, Gonzaga Routs Loyola Marymount in 82-47 Home Win
Falling behind by 10 points early on to LMU, Gonzaga flipped the script on the Lions by shutting them down defensively, thriving as the stops continued to mount into a blowout win. What led to the Bulldogs locking in for their ninth straight victory?
Redhawks Unravel in Second Half, Suffer 93-76 Loss to Gaels
For 20 minutes, the Redhawks once again looked primed to stun one of the WCC’s elite programs in Moraga. But poor shooting and rebounding woes doomed Chris Victor’s team in the second half, leading to another deflating missed opportunity.
WATCH: Ty Okada, Seahawks Use ‘Ultimate Team Effort' to Stymie 49ers in 13-3 Win
Seattle Seahawks safety Ty Okada reacts to the team’s 13-3 win over the 49ers and winning the NFC West title from the locker room at Levis Stadium.
Halftime Observations: Seahawks Play Bully Ball, Take 10-3 Lead Over 49ers
Winning consistently at the line of scrimmage, the Seahawks kept leaning on the ground game to build a seven-point lead over the 49ers in the NFC West title game, though two botched drives loom large heading into the final two quarters.
Redhawks Offense Struggles Late, Upset Bid Slips Away in 80-72 OT Loss to Gonzaga
For more than 30 minutes, the Redhawks looked primed to pull off the biggest upset in program history, but the Cinderella slipper didn’t quite fit. How did Seattle U come up just short in the kennel against Gonzaga?
Gonzaga Storms Back From Halftime Deficit to Knock Off Seattle U in Overtime
Things didn’t look pretty for Gonzaga against Seattle U on Friday night, being on the ropes on its home court for most of the game. But some late heroics and clutch moments on both ends allowed the Bulldogs to pull out an overtime victory over the Redhawks.
Unlikely Source Helps Redhawks Offense Come Alive in Bounce Back Win vs. Cougars
Knocking down shots after going chronically cold in a loss to San Francisco, the Redhawks found their groove on offense to beat another in state rival, receiving a jolt from an unexpected source to beat the Cougars.
‘Not Good Enough’: Mark Few Frustrated as Gonzaga Staves Off San Diego in 99-93 Win
Gonzaga's narrow victory over San Diego Tuesday night was a good reminder that losing focus at any point can cost you. What events unfolded that nearly led to a disastrous loss for the Bulldogs?
Gonzaga Pounds Pepperdine 96-56 to Open WCC Play
50 straight victories over another program is a different level of dominance, and Gonzaga secured the historic feat over Pepperdine in style, capturing a 40-point rout on the road in its first WCC game of the season. What stood out in the Bulldogs’ record-breaking win?
Redhawks Stumble in WCC Opener, Fall 67-59 to Dons
A late rally positioned the Redhawks for a comeback in their WCC opener. But poor shooting and foul trouble proved to be too much to overcome as their conference schedule opened in disappointment at home.
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