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Longest Winning Streak in the NCAA Snapped |
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The Gonzaga University Bulldogs had its 50-game home winning streak snapped with an 84-73 loss to Santa
Clara University. The streak was the longest current winning streak in the NCAA. The Bulldogs also
lost for the first time in the McCarthey Athletic Center, now 38-1 in their new home.
The streak began on Feb. 22, 2003, with a 69-60 win over Tulsa University. The last time
the Bulldogs lost in Spokane prior to Santa Clara was Feb. 19, 2003, to the
University of Portland 72-68 in The Kennel.
There are multiple reasons for Gonzaga’s loss and recent struggle this season:
- Poor shooting percentage at the foul line
Take away Derek Raivio (12-for-12) and Gonzaga University was 10-for-24
from the free throw line against Santa Clara University.
- Derek Raivio
Senior Derek Raivio is in perhaps the worst shooting slump of his
career over the last 10 games, shooting 39% from the field
and 25% from 3-point range.
- Gonzaga Drug Problems
The loss of Josh Heytvelt does not help.
- Tough Schedule
Eight teams on the Bulldogs schedule have been ranked at some point this season, including
five currently ranked, including:
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