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National, local leaders show outpouring of support for Gonzaga after championship loss

Until the NCAA national championship game, Gonzaga had an undefeated season.

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INDIANAPOLIS — After Gonzaga's historic season came to an end with a loss to Baylor in the national championship game on Monday night, there was an outpouring of support on social media.

The Bulldogs came up just short of finishing a perfect season, ending with a 31-1 record. Despite the loss, the Zags made a lot of history in their march to the national championship game.

Local politicians, basketball legends and others tweeted supportive messages to the team and their fans.

Gonzaga University President Thayne McCulloh

SO PROUD OF OUR AMAZING @ZagMBB! Only the very best make it to the title game, and our @GonzagaBulldogs made us proud every step of the way. Thank you all for supporting the Zags throughout this incredible season!
Thank you for an amazing run, guys! #UnitedWeZag
— Thayne M. McCulloh (@Gonzaga_Prez) April 6, 2021

Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward

Congratulations Waco Mayor @dillon_meek and @BaylorMBB for winning your first #NationalChampionship! You played an incredible game. #Spokane and #ZagNation couldn’t be prouder of @ZagMBB and we can’t wait to welcome you home!
— Mayor Nadine Woodward (@MayorSpokane) April 6, 2021

Former Gonzaga and NBA Player Dan Dickau

GU didn’t win but I couldn’t be more proud of the program and season. 31-1. Nothing to be ashamed of. Thx fellas.
— Dan Dickau (@dandickau21) April 6, 2021

Washington Governor Jay Inslee

Hard to know what was more impressive, the Zag's unbeaten streak, or Sugg's 40 footer. Either way, they gave our state a real lift when we needed it. What a season. Go Zags!
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) April 6, 2021

Really tough loss tonight. Couldn’t be prouder of the @ZagMBB. They fought tough and will be back here again next year. Team should be extremely proud of what they accomplished. Congrats on an incredible season. #GoZags
— WSDOT East (@WSDOT_East) April 6, 2021

President Joe Biden

Congrats to the Baylor Bears on their National Championship — and to the Gonzaga Bulldogs on a great season. After an unimaginable year, every team in the tournament proved what’s possible with hard work and determination. You made your schools, communities, and country proud.
— President Biden (@POTUS) April 6, 2021

Vice President Kamala Harris

To @BaylorMBB and all your fans: congrats on winning the #NCAATournament, and on a phenomenal year! To @ZagMBB: congrats on a great season as well.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) April 6, 2021

Jesuit Basketball

It didn’t end like we wanted, but we’re so incredibly proud of this @ZagMBB team. An absolute joy to watch since November, this team couldn’t have been a better representation of #JesuitBasketball. Thank you so much for all the memories! #UnitedWeZag
— Jesuit Basketball (@Jesuit_BBall) April 6, 2021

Gonzaga University

PROUD TO BE A ZAG. ALWAYS. https://t.co/IzroFWT5iZ
— Gonzaga University (@GonzagaU) April 6, 2021

Former Gonzaga Player Killian Tillie

All love ❤️ https://t.co/G0PZ6PNN4B
— Killian Tillie (@KillianTillie) April 6, 2021