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During the first week of official college basketball practices, Gonzaga Athletics checked off what it hopes is the first of many boxes. As Gonzaga women’s basketball released its official non-conference schedule and full roster, fifth-year guard Inês Bettencourt was listed among the 13 available Zags for the
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There were plenty of mixed emotions when Inês Bettencourt walked off the Williams Arena hardwood in Minnesota back on March 20. The starting point guard for Gonzaga women’s basketball had presumably played her final college game after four seasons split in Spokane and Storrs as a member of UConn.
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A clear signal of the youth infusion Gonzaga women’s basketball had this season is the fact that there was only one senior in its rotation. Still, the Zags were victorious in 24 games, won the WCC tournament, and got back to the NCAA tournament after missing out on it
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="865"] Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Inês Bettencourt (8) claps her hands in the first half against the Oregon State Beavers at the Orleans Arena. Credit: Gonzaga Athletics [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] LAS VEGAS, Nev. – One year ago today, Gonzaga
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="858"] Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Allie Turner (11) dribbles against Saint Mary’s at the McCarthey Athletic Center. Credit: Gonzaga Athletics [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] SPOKANE, Wash. – For most of this season for Gonzaga women’s basketball (22-8,
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="862"] Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Inés Bettencourt claps her hands in the second half against Washington State at the McCarthey Athletic Center. Credit: Gonzaga Athletics [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] SPOKANE, Wash. – Needing to keep pace with the other handful
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="842"] Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ines Bettencourt (8) celebrates a made three-pointer in a 67-37 win over the Oregon State Beavers at the McCarthey Athletic Center. Credit: Gonzaga Athletics/Instagram [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] SPOKANE, Wash. – Two
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1770"] Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Jaiden Haile dribbles in the paint against San Francisco in a 74-66 win at the Sobrato Center. Credit: Gonzaga Athletics [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – In a game where neither team
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Little by little, Gonzaga women’s basketball (6-4) seems to be finding its footing as a team. After winning its third straight game over UC Davis 83-72 on Saturday night, the Zags head into an extended break between games on the back of one of their best showings
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="831"] Taryn Gardner (24) of Gonzaga looks for a shot over Stanford’s Chloe Clardy (13) during the Bulldogs’ 65-52 loss to the Cardinal at the McCarthey Athletic Center on November 16, 2025. Credit: Gonzaga Athletics/Instagram [https:
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="828"] Lauren Whittaker (33) celebrates with Taylor Smith (20) during Gonzaga’s 72-69 win over Toledo on Nov. 9, 2025, at John F. Savage Arena in Toledo, Ohio. [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] For multiple stints throughout their
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="831"] Allie Turner and Lauren Whittaker during Gonzaga’s 81-66 win against North Dakota State on November 7, 2025 in Fargo, ND. [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Powered by a strong second quarter on the defensive end, Gonzaga