Looking forward to this rematch of the NCAA championship from a couple years ago back when Drew Timme was just a sophomore. Baylor is ranked 6 and the Zags are currently checking in at a completely reasonable 14 in the rankings.
[GU 12 - 19 BAY 11:19] Rough stretch early, but some good contributions from Gregg once again.
[GU 17 - 19 BAY 10:07] Malachi Smith with some nice defense and a steal good to see him make his presence felt, he’s too good of a player. Watson heading to the line with a chance to tie the game.
[GU 20 - 30 BAY 5:07] Super physical game tonight and Zags aren’t handling it well. Timme completely neutralized so far because he hasn’t been able to get the ball comfortably in his usual spots.
GU 33 - 38 BAY HT] Gonzaga lucky to be within 5. Turnovers and guard play continue to be an issue. Nolan Hickman needs to get a better feel for controlling GU’s offensive flow.
Bolton with 4 turnovers, Hickman with 2, and Sallis with 2. Completely unacceptable numbers for Bolton in particular as the experienced senior. It’s getting to the point where Few should be starting Smith instead. That said, I expect Timme to make his presence felt in the second half.
[GU 34 - 38 BAY 18:01] Bolton with another turnover on a charge. Smith gets ready to check in.
[GU 41 - 40 BAY 15:45] Watson with the go ahead basket after he rips it away from Lohner. Physicality of this game pretty ridiculous.
[GU 43 - 46 BAY 12:30] Timme just got hosed on a blockout foul situation with George. Baylor’s 5-star stud appeared to stumble on his own and then tripped Timme, but that’s not how it was called.
[GU 63 - 59 BAY 1:33] Ugly physical game, but Gonzaga has gritted their way to into the lead over the last few minutes. Still anyone’s game if they can make stops down the stretch.
[GU 63 - 62 BAY 34] Gonzaga has settled for and missed tough shots and Baylor has hit clutch ones. Baylor’s ball with 34 seconds to play.
[GU 63 - 64 BAY 12.6] Baylor gifted with a phantom fifth foul on Timme. Tough to swallow rebound foul based on how physical this game has been so far and the fact that the Baylor player jump sideways to get the rebound and just lost his footing in my view.
[GU 63 - 64 BAY FT] Zags give up eight straight points without scoring and lose the game. Guard play. Guard play. Guard play.