SPOKANE, Wash. — The presidents of Gonzaga University and Creighton University have a friendly wager on Sunday’s Sweet 16 game.
Creighton President Daniel Hendrickson, S.J., said on Twitter that he will send a case of famous Omaha Steaks to Spokane if the Zags win.
"I have a box of Omaha Steaks that says the Bluejays pull off the upset of the century over the Bulldogs. Are you in," Hendrickson said on Twitter.
If the Bluejays win, Gonzaga President Thayne McCulloh said he will send a crate of Washington apples and wine to Nebraska.
"I am IN! I accept your challenge have a case of FABULOUS wine and a box of Washington Gala Apples that says the Bulldogs ultimately prevail," McCulloh responded to Hendrickson’s tweet.
Both presidents agree that, in addition to a shipment to the winning college, Omaha Steaks or crates of Washington apples will be donated to the local food bank.
The two Jesuit universities play each other Sunday at 11:10 a.m. A Jesuit school hasn’t won a Men’s NCAA tournament since 1984. That’s when Georgetown brought home the trophy and it’s only been done by four other schools.
Marquette, Loyola Chicago, San Francisco twice and Holy Cross were the teams prior.
These colleges and universities have a strong focus on their Catholic faith and higher learning.
This is Gonzaga’s sixth straight Sweet 16 appearance. Creighton on the other hand is fairly new to this big of a stage. This is their first time playing in the third round since 1974 and only their third overall appearance in the Sweet 16.
