They shot 52 percent from the field and 100 percent, 7-7 from the outside "” brilliant for a team that had the worst WCC 3-point record in the regular season. Fed by Rego's precise assist deliveries, USD built a 27-10 lead in the first 11 minutes of play. At the same time, sophomore Morgan Henderson lit up the board with an amazing string of 3-pointers "” 5-5, finishing with 6-8. Sprague seemed to be everywhere the ball was being shot "” intimidating shooters and collecting three blocked shots. The USD defense so completely stifled the Lady Bulldogs that they held the highest-scoring team in the conference to 10 points in the first 11 minutes. "We believed from the first jump "” a sense of urgency "” an attitude that our game plan could be successful," said third-year head coach Cindy Fisher.
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Sunday afternoon the Lady Toreros found their largest crowd of fans this season rooting for them in the stands "” and also an equal number of Gonzaga faithful from Spokane. The cherished victory was built on wins over Portland 61-57 on March 6, and Santa Clara 66-72 on March 8, in order to reach the WCC finals. The seedings are to be decided Monday, March 17. The victory ensures a spot in the NCAA tournament in two weeks among the top 64 teams in the country.
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The third-seed Toreros kept a tight leash on the Bulldogs while pulling off a stunning upset of the four-time regular-season champs, led by Mission Bay alums, point guard Amanda Rego and center Amber Sprague.
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The University of San Diego (USD) women's basketball team defeated the University of Gonzaga 70-66 in the West Coast Conference (WCC) championship March 9 at USD.