Gonzaga Dominates San Francisco
In a dominating performance on Wednesday night, No. 11 Gonzaga secured an 80-59 win against San Francisco at the Chase Center, the home venue for the Golden State Warriors. The Bulldogs’ Graham Ike led the charge with 22 points, marking his eighth consecutive game surpassing 20 points, a streak that ties him for the Gonzaga record previously set by Adam Morrison and Derek Raivio in 2006.
Team Performance and Standings
Gonzaga improved to an impressive 26-2 overall and 14-1 in the West Coast Conference, maintaining a slender lead over rivals Saint Mary’s and Santa Clara in the standings. Mario Saint-Supery contributed significantly with 14 points and six assists, while Emmanuel Innocenti added 12 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Jalen Warely also made a notable impact, scoring 11 points in the effort.
Historical Context
The victory marked Gonzaga’s 35th consecutive win over the Dons, a streak that dates back to 2012. For San Francisco, Tyrone Riley IV was the standout with 16 points, though the team fell to 15-14 this season with a 7-9 record in the conference. This matchup is set to be the last between these two teams for the time being, as Gonzaga prepares to transition to a restructured Pac-12 next season.
Game Highlights
Although he struggled initially, Ike found his scoring rhythm late in the game, netting nine points in the final five minutes to ensure he maintained his scoring streak. Both teams experienced a sluggish start, with San Francisco managing only 17 points despite a strong defensive effort that forced Gonzaga into several turnovers.
The Bulldogs faced a difficult stretch, failing to score for five minutes at one point in the first half. However, freshman Davis Fogle‘s five consecutive points, including an impressive dunk that drew a foul, revitalized Gonzaga’s offense and propelled them to a 41-29 edge by halftime.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Gonzaga is set to host Pacific on Saturday, while San Francisco will welcome Santa Clara the same day to continue their conference campaigns.
