How Gonzaga Fells at Michigan: The Unthinkable Defeat That Shocks!

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:20:28 +0000

How Gonzaga Falls to Michigan: The Unthinkable Defeat That Shocks Fans In a stunning upset that sent shockwaves through college basketball, Gonzaga’s historic season ended dramatically on home ground at Michigan. What began as a series of high hopes for the Gonzaga Bulldogs — promising championship contention fueled by fan passion and a legacy of dominance — turned into one of the most shocking defeats in modern Division I basketball history. ### Gonzaga’s Dominant Campaign: Homecoming Meets Heartbreak Gonzaga, under head coach Dan Monson, had built a national reputation as a championship-caliber team, led by lighting-fast scouts like T.J. Jackson and Luken Powell. For years, their home games at McC Yosh Arena have been electric, drawing electric crowds and national attention. When the Showmulti (the Hawks) stepped onto Michigan’s field in what was billed as a showdown of elite programs, expectations were sky-high — not just from Gonzaga supporters, but across the nation.