Gonzaga Bulldogs beat Portland Pilots in WCC men's basketball clash (photo gallery)

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SPOKANE - The Gonzaga men's basketball team returned to West Coast Conference action on Wednesday with a 96-64 home victory over the Portland Pilots at the McCarthey Athletic Center.

The Zags rebounded from a tough 64-62 loss to Saint Mary's on Saturday. 

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(All photos by Erik Smith, Myk Crawford)

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