Short-handed or not, UNC's visit a huge event for The Kennel Posted Dec 18, 2019 The Zag Nation has been going bonkers over Carolina’s appearance in Spokane ever since the game was announced as the back half of a home-and-home arrangement. Motivation? Well, this was the team that beat the Zags in a national championship game with many controversial calls three years ago. Gonzaga has been anxious to return the favor. (Coeur d'Alene Press)