SPOKANE, Wash. — In an exciting matchup on Thursday night, Gonzaga triumphed over San Francisco with a score of 88-77.
Graham Ike was a standout performer for the Bulldogs, contributing 18 points along with 13 rebounds, solidifying his presence on the court.
Ryan Nembhard matched Ike’s scoring output, finishing with 18 points, including an efficient shooting performance where he converted 8 of 15 attempts and tallied 12 assists.
Michael Ajayi also made his mark, scoring 12 points with a shooting line of 5 for 8 from the field and 2 for 5 from the charity stripe.
On the opposing side, Malik Thomas emerged as the top scorer for the Dons, netting 25 points.
Ryan Beasley contributed significantly as well, adding 16 points accompanied by two steals.
Tyrone Riley IV added depth to their scoring with 11 points and six rebounds, providing a balanced offensive effort.
The game was closely contested, with both teams entering halftime locked at 38-38.
Prior to the break, Nembhard led Gonzaga with 10 points.
The Bulldogs gained the upper hand just 12 seconds into the second half when Ben Gregg converted a layup, giving them a 40-38 advantage that they would maintain for the rest of the game.
Looking ahead, both teams are set to compete again on Saturday.
Gonzaga will face Pepperdine at home, while San Francisco will hit the road to challenge San Diego.
