11/13/2026 7:08:00 PM | Women's Basketball
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Gonzaga women's basketball fell 82-62 to Grand Canyon Friday night at Global Credit Union Arena, closing the contest with its best offensive quarter of the night.
The Bulldogs faced a 45-25 halftime deficit but continued to battle, matching the Lopes with 37 points in the second half. Gonzaga put together an impressive fourth-quarter effort, outscoring Grand Canyon 30-14 while shooting 63 percent from the field (10-of-16) and 50 percent from three (3-of-6).
Lauren Whittaker led the Bulldogs with 16 points and eight rebounds, adding two steals. Zeryhia Aokuso contributed 12 points off the bench, shooting 4-of-7 from the field and 4-of-6 at the free-throw line. Teryn Gardner added 10 points and four rebounds, while Allie Turner finished with nine points and three assists.
Gonzaga also received contributions from its bench, which accounted for 16 points, including Aokuso's 12. Ines Bettencourt dished out a team-high five assists and added two steals.
The Zags will look to carry their second-half momentum into their next contest as they head to the Bay Area to take on Stanford Sunday, Nov. 15. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. on ACC Network+.





