While the men's basketball team and 200-plus students were in Spokane, Washington, for the first round of the NCAA tournament, fans at home gathered at Global Credit Union Arena for the first of two Lopes Nation Watch Parties. Fans watched GCU vs. Saint Mary's on the big screen and enjoyed concessions, sponsor giveaways and free T-shirts. And members of the Thundering Heard Pep Band, Dance and Cheer were on hand, too.
Lil Lopes show their spirit in front of the Arena prior to the start of the watch party for the GCU vs Saint Mary's men’s NCAA tournament basketball game on March 22, 2024.
Lopes fans, students and alumni fill Global Credit Union Arena during the watch party for the men’s NCAA tournament basketball game between GCU and Saint Mary's on March 22, 2024.
Members of the GCU Dance Team during the watch party for the men’s NCAA tournament basketball game between GCU and Saint Mary's on March 22, 2024.
Students show their Lopes spirit at Global Credit Union Arena during the watch party for the men’s NCAA tournament basketball game between GCU and Saint Mary's on March 22, 2024.
Students show their Lopes spirit at Global Credit Union Arena during the watch party for the men’s NCAA tournament basketball game between GCU and Saint Mary's on March 22, 2024.
Alumni show their Lopes spirit at Global Credit Union Arena during the watch party for the men’s NCAA tournament basketball game between GCU and Saint Mary's on March 22, 2024.
Members of the Thundering Heard Pep Band cheer at Global Credit Union Arena during the watch party for the men’s NCAA tournament basketball game between GCU and Saint Mary's on March 22, 2024.
GCU cheerleaders entertain the crowd at Global Credit Union Arena during the watch party for the men’s NCAA tournament basketball game between GCU and Saint Mary's on March 22, 2024.
Students cheer during the watch party for the men’s NCAA tournament basketball game between GCU and Saint Mary's on March 22, 2024.
Students Lope Up as the GCU basketball team shoots foul shots during the watch party for the men’s NCAA tournament basketball game between GCU and Saint Mary's on March 22, 2024.
Students cheer after a basket by the GCU basketball team during the watch party for the men’s NCAA tournament basketball game between GCU and Saint Mary's on March 22, 2024.
A GCU cheerleader reacts to a basket by the basketball team during the watch party for the men’s NCAA tournament basketball game between GCU and Saint Mary's on March 22, 2024.
The Thundering Heard Pep Band performs during the watch party for the men’s NCAA tournament basketball game between GCU and Saint Mary's on March 22, 2024.
Lopes fans cheer after a basket by the GCU basketball team during the watch party for the men’s NCAA tournament basketball game between GCU and Saint Mary's on March 22, 2024.
Lopes fans view the game on a large video screen in Global Credit Union Arena during the watch party for the men’s NCAA tournament basketball game between GCU and Saint Mary's on March 22, 2024.
Students cheer after a three-point basket by GCU during the watch party for the men’s NCAA tournament basketball game between GCU and Saint Mary's on March 22, 2024.
GCU Cheerleaders Lope Up as the basketball team shoots foul shots during the watch party for the men’s NCAA tournament basketball game between GCU and Saint Mary's on March 22, 2024.
Students cheer following a basket by the GCU basketball team during the watch party for the men’s NCAA tournament basketball game between GCU and Saint Mary's on March 22, 2024.
The Thundering Heard Pep Band performs during a commercial break at the watch party for the men’s NCAA tournament basketball game between GCU and Saint Mary's on March 22, 2024.
Lopes fans cheer as the GCU basketball team scores against Saint Mary's during the watch party for the men’s NCAA tournament basketball game at Global Credit Union Arena on March 22, 2024.
GCU cheerleaders react at the watch party as the men’s basketball team defeats Saint Mary's in the first round of the NCAA tournament on March 22, 2024.
Members of the GCU Dance team react at the watch party as the men’s basketball team defeats Saint Mary's in the first round of the NCAA tournament on March 22, 2024.
GCU cheerleaders react at the watch party as the men’s basketball team defeats Saint Mary's in the first round of the NCAA tournament on March 22, 2024.
Members of the GCU Dance team flash Lopes Up at the watch party after the men’s basketball team defeats Saint Mary's in the first round of the NCAA tournament on March 22, 2024.
A cheerleader gives a Lopes Up sign as an image of men’s basketball forward Gabe McGlothan is shown on the screen following the team’s victory against Saint Mary's in the first round of the NCAA tournament on March 22, 2024.