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Get your dancin' shoes on because the Bulldogs' men and women are going to the Big Dance.

Tracking the Zags Now a Blog: Don't miss any of the color and behind-the-scenes action at the men's and women's tournaments. Peter Tormey is going to Portland to follow the men and Sabrina Jones is headed to Seattle to follow the women. They will post stories, photos and video. Bookmark the link to the blog now: http://blogs.gonzaga.edu/newsservices/

The Zags men (26-5) earned the No. 4 seed in the Portland/South Regional and play the Zips (23-12) from the University of Akron, the No. 13 seed, at the Rose Garden at 4:25 p.m. Thursday. It's the first meeting of the two schools on the court. The winner plays Saturday against the winner of the Illinois vs. Western Kentucky match-up. Akron earned the Mid-American Conference (MAC) automatic bid by defeating the University of Buffalo.

Men's Tickets Sold Out: Gonzaga has sold out its allotment of approximately 500 tickets for the first and second rounds of the men's tournament in Portland, a sold-out venue.

The Zags women (26-6) learned Monday they are a No. 12 seed against No. 5 seed Xavier (25-6) in Seattle. The regular-season and WCC Tournament champions, Gonzaga plays Saturday at Bank of America Arena at the University of Washington with tip off set for 7:30 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPN2, the Bulldogs' inaugural appearance on the network.

Tickets for Women's Games: Gonzaga began selling tickets today (Tuesday) until noon for the NCAA First and Second Round Tournament games in Seattle. Tickets for these rounds are $18 per session played. Tickets are sold over the phone ONLY at (509) 313-6000.

Pregame Social 2 p.m. Thursday, March 19
Oregon Convention Center Room B113-116
777 NE Martin Luther King JR Blvd, Portland
Two blocks from the Rose Garden, site of GU’s 4:25 p.m. game vs. Akron
Convention Center parking is $8
No ticket? Join Gonzaga game watch at Broadway Grill & Brewery, 1700 NE Broadway

Wine Tasting Friday, March 20
At Archery Summit and DePonte Winery
Cost $55 each, which includes transportation from the Convention Center, box lunch and wine tasting.

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