Gonzaga 86, North Dakota State 76

Gonzaga has boasted more talent, but rarely has it worked so well together.

The Bulldogs’ efficiency ensured they wouldn’t be the victim of an upset vs. scrappy North Dakota State, and their work on the glass kept the Bison from mounting a serious comeback effort after Gonzaga went up big early. This is a wonderfully unselfish squad Mark Few has at his disposal. Their chemistry is something to watch, and their fundamentals are special.

Being pushed just a little by NDSU could be a positive for Gonzaga since it was forced to keep some semblance of an edge. That could pay off in the round of 32 vs. Iowa.