Gonzaga Survives Arizona State's Upset Bid with 88-80 Win

Braden Huff and Khalif Battle lead No. 6 Gonzaga to victory in a tense matchup against Arizona State.

Gonzaga's Braden Huff came off the bench to score 21 points, contributing significantly to the Bulldogs' narrow victory.
Khalif Battle scored all 19 of his points in the second half, including crucial free throws in the final seconds to secure the win.
Arizona State's Basheer Jihad led all scorers with 22 points and added 10 rebounds, showcasing a strong performance against a top-ranked team.
The game was tightly contested, with both teams tied at halftime and exchanging leads throughout the second half.
Gonzaga improved to 2-0 on the season, maintaining their strong home opener record with 21 consecutive wins.