Gonzaga University
1-1,0-0Pac-12
Idaho
2-0,0-0Big Sky
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 25 | 29 | 15 | 17 | 86 |
| Gonzaga | 14 | 21 | 11 | 29 | 75 |
11/6/2026 8:44:00 PM | Women's Basketball
SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga women's basketball put together a strong fourth-quarter push, outscoring Idaho 29-17 in the final period, but the Zags' comeback effort came up short in an 86-75 decision Friday night inside the McCarthey Athletic Center.
The Bulldogs (1-1) showed their resilience after facing an early deficit, continuing to compete and putting together their best offensive stretch of the night in the fourth quarter. Gonzaga shot 40.7 percent from the field and 35 percent from beyond the arc, knocking down seven three-pointers.
Allie Turner led the Zags with 23 points, going 6-for-9 from the field, including 4-for-6 from three-point range. She also added four assists and went 7-for-8 at the free-throw line. Turner also reached a major career milestone during the contest, becoming the newest member of Gonzaga's 1,000-point club.
Lauren Whittaker finished with 14 points, seven rebounds and four assists, while Taylor Smith added 12 points and five rebounds. Zeryhia Aokuso also reached double figures with 10 points, connecting on a three-pointer and going 3-for-4 at the free-throw line.
Gonzaga found its offensive rhythm as the game progressed, scoring 21 points in the second quarter before putting together a 29-point fourth quarter. The Bulldogs also found some momentum on defense as they recorded 10 steals and forced 17 turnovers.
The Bulldogs return to McCarthey Athletic Center this Sunday, Nov. 8, to host UC Riverside. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m. Tickets can be found at GoZags.com/tickets.
