Top-seeded Gonzaga survives upset bid by pesky Southern

SALT LAKE CITY — What a sight it was seeing Gonzaga star center Kelly Olynyk consoling a distraught opponent who fell just short of pulling off one of the great upsets in NCAA tournament history. Southern guard Derick Beltran was bent over at halfThe Bulldogs haven't made it to the Elite 8 since 1999. That will all change this year.Gonzaga is in a familiar spot hosting an opening round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament. But the No. 12 seed Zags have an unfamiliar face leading the team in the postseason. Zags junior Jazmine Redmon averaged 21 minutes mostly off theSome doubt is being cast upon Gonzaga after its close call against Southern University on Thursday, but The Slipper Still Fits believes the Bulldogs got a wake-up call that will help them in the next round.The close call won't affect them. Not one bit. A 64-58 win over Southern won't cause Gonzaga

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