The Gonzaga Bulldogs men’s basketball team has made history by becoming the first mid-major team to reach the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. This accomplishment is even more impressive considering that the Bulldogs were only a few years ago reflecting on what was then considered a “dream” moment.
The Gonzaga Bulldogs have been a powerhouse in college basketball since the late 1990s, but it wasn’t until 1999 that they made their first NCAA tournament appearance. Since then, they have consistently been a top-25 team and have made the NCAA tournament every year. However, it was not until 2017 that they finally made it to the Elite Eight.
The Bulldogs’ journey to the Elite Eight began in 2015 when they made it to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in school history. This was a huge accomplishment for the team and was seen as a “dream” moment for the program. The Bulldogs continued their success in 2016, making it to the Elite Eight for the first time in school history.
The 2017 season was even more special for the Bulldogs as they made it all the way to the Final Four. This was a huge accomplishment for the program and was seen as a validation of their hard work and dedication. The Bulldogs went on to lose to eventual national champion North Carolina in the Final Four, but they had already made history by becoming the first mid-major team to reach that stage.
This year, the Bulldogs have continued their success and have made it back to the Elite Eight for the second time in school history. This is an incredible accomplishment for the program and is a testament to their hard work and dedication.
The Gonzaga Bulldogs have come a long way since reflecting on what was then considered a “dream” moment. They have become one of the most successful programs in college basketball and have made history by becoming the first mid-major team to reach the Elite Eight. The Bulldogs have worked hard to get where they are and will look to continue their success in the coming years.
