No. 18 Gonzaga hosts Washington looking to capture back-to-back wins
Dec. 10—First half
0:07 — GU 35, UW 24: Gonzaga catches fire late in the half and the U4 media timeout is called with seven seconds remaining and Timme awaiting a free throw attempt after making a layup through contact.
Gonzaga made 10 of its last 13 attempts from the field and will take a commanding lead over the Huskies into halftime.
7:39 — GU 16, UW 12: Washington will shoot a pair of free throws when play resumes, but Gonzaga takes a 9-0 run into the U8 media timeout.
Reid checks in and quickly collects four points and two rebounds for the Bulldogs, after playing limited minutes in recent weeks.
8:42 — GU 14, UW 12: Gonzaga goes on a quick 7-0 run to retake the lead and the Huskies call for a timeout.
10:25 — UW 12, GU 7: Washington on an 8-0 run at the U12 media timeout, with both teams frantically exchanging turnovers and missed shots at either end of the court.
Gonzaga is 1 of 10 from the field and has eight turnovers. Washington is 5 of 17 with six turnovers. The Bulldogs are on a 5:21 minute scoring drought.
15:07 — GU 7, UW 4: Ugly start to this one, with both teams combining for 10 turnovers and six fouls at the first media timeout.
Timme made four free throws for Gonzaga and Hickman made a deep 3-pointers, as the Zags went 1 of 4 from the field. Offensive fouls on three consecutive possessions limited GU's shots.
Washington starts 2 of 9 from the field.
18:01 — UW 2, GU 0: Gonzaga wins the tip and its turnover issues flare up immediately with three in the first two minutes. The Huskies score first on a dunk by Fuller.
Pregame
The dogs are back for a fight in the Kennel.
No. 18 Gonzaga hosts Washington tonight at 6 p.m. in the McCarthey Athletic Center, renewing the in-state rivalry for the first time since 2019. The game will be broadcast on KHQ and Root+.
The Bulldogs (6-3) came back to beat Kent State 73-66 and are looking for consecutive wins for the first time since beating Kentucky and Portland State (Nov. 20 & 24).
The Huskies (7-2) have had a shaky start to the season, dropping games to California Baptist and Oregon State. Washington's highlight was an overtime win over Saint Mary's for the Wooden Classic title.
Washington hasn't beaten Gonzaga since 2005.
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