Thursday, January 25
Spokane, WA
6 p.m.
Gonzaga University
14-5,5-1WCC
77
vs
72
San Francisco
15-6,4-2WCC
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 31 | 41 | 72 |
| Gonzaga | 30 | 47 | 77 |
Gonzaga Holds off San Francisco 77-72
1/25/2024 9:27:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Zags defeat Dons for 28th straight time
SPOKANE, Wash. — Graham Ike had 22 points in Gonzaga's 77-72 victory against San Francisco on Thursday night.
Ike also contributed seven rebounds for the Bulldogs (14-5, 5-1 West Coast Conference). Anton Watson added 15 points while going 6 of 8 from the field and had seven rebounds and three steals. Ryan Nembhard finished with 13 points and six assists.
Marcus Williams led the Dons (15-6, 4-2 WCC) in scoring, finishing with 19 points and seven rebounds. Ndewedo Newbury added 16 points, six rebounds and two blocks for San Francisco. In addition, Malik Thomas finished with 12 points and two steals.
Nolan Hickman scored eight of his 11 points in the first half. All five Zag starters finished in double-figures as Ben Gregg chipped in 12 points. Ike scored 19 points down the stretch in the second half to help lead GU.
The Dons led 31-30 at halftime but were held to 38 percent shooting in the second half. The Bulldogs led by 13 points with 2:44 left in regulation, before holding off USF.
Gonzaga visits Pacific Saturday. The game will be broadcast locally on KAYU FOX 28 and on ROOT Sports in the region. It will be available on ESPN Plus outside of the region.
Ike also contributed seven rebounds for the Bulldogs (14-5, 5-1 West Coast Conference). Anton Watson added 15 points while going 6 of 8 from the field and had seven rebounds and three steals. Ryan Nembhard finished with 13 points and six assists.
Marcus Williams led the Dons (15-6, 4-2 WCC) in scoring, finishing with 19 points and seven rebounds. Ndewedo Newbury added 16 points, six rebounds and two blocks for San Francisco. In addition, Malik Thomas finished with 12 points and two steals.
Nolan Hickman scored eight of his 11 points in the first half. All five Zag starters finished in double-figures as Ben Gregg chipped in 12 points. Ike scored 19 points down the stretch in the second half to help lead GU.
The Dons led 31-30 at halftime but were held to 38 percent shooting in the second half. The Bulldogs led by 13 points with 2:44 left in regulation, before holding off USF.
Gonzaga visits Pacific Saturday. The game will be broadcast locally on KAYU FOX 28 and on ROOT Sports in the region. It will be available on ESPN Plus outside of the region.
Players Mentioned
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/ Men's Basketball
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/ Men's BasketballTeam Stats
USF
Gonz
FG%
.391
.462
3FG%
.333
.333
FT%
.786
.647
RB
41
32
TO
15
7
STL
4
9
Game Leaders
Pts
22
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
10
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
12
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
4
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