BFT: Have a scotch, Scott Leykam, the Pilots are dancing!

Portland celebrates after defeating Gonzaga in an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the West Coast Conference women’s tournament Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

The Portland Pilots women’s basketball team is headed to the NCAA Tournament following a come-from-behind upset win over Gonzaga 64-60 in the WCC Tournament championship game.

Moments after the victory, UP athletic director Scott Leykam called into the show to put in perspective what the win means for the program, the players, and why he’ll celebrate with a drink at the airport.