Inspired Gonzaga sets sights on No. 17 Kentucky

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Gonzaga hasn't faced many must-win games in the regular season over the past quarter-century.

But Saturday's matchup against No. 17 Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., might be one of them if the Bulldogs hope to continue their streak of NCAA Tournament appearances dating to 1999.

Sure, the Bulldogs (17-6) still could earn an automatic bid by winning the West Coast Conference tournam