Gonzaga basketball coach Mark Few admitted he 'isn't a big bling, bling guy' but he still picked up some flashy hardware on Thursday night. And a big-time win.

Gonzaga eventually found their stride late in the first half against the Dons, and used that momentum to put together an excellent final 20 minutes to secure a 88-77 victory and move into second place in the WCC behind Saint Mary's.

The Bulldogs (18-7, 9-3 WCC) trail the Dons (20-6, 10-3) by a half-game for second place in the conference standings, behind leader Saint Mary’s (22-4, 12-1). The WCC’s top two teams earn an extra bye in the conference tournament.

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Thursday’s WCC slate includes the Gonzaga Bulldogs (18-7, 9-3 WCC) against the San Francisco Dons (20-6, 10-3 WCC), at 11:00 PM ET on ESPN.Buy tickets for Gonzaga vs. San FranciscoGonzaga

The Zags rank seventh in adjusted offensive efficiency and like to push pace (50th in KenPom’s adjusted tempo), leading to an average of 87.2 points per game. They’re poised to capitalize on their strength in a soft matchup against USF’s defense that allows a plentitude of looks at the rim.

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Once Gonzaga players returned to the locker room after pulling away for a 20-point win over Loyola Marymount last Thursday, it probably took only a minute or two for word to spread about another result in the West Coast Conference.