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No. 9 Gonzaga Rolls Past Washington State 86-65 as Ike Powers 11th Straight Win

Gonzaga showed its depth with overpowering paint play despite Braden Huff's four-to-eight-week absence.

Overview

  • The Bulldogs improved to 18-1 overall and 6-0 in the WCC, extending their win streak to 11 games.
  • Graham Ike posted 23 points and 11 rebounds for his 11th double-double, leading the WCC and tied for fourth nationally.
  • Gonzaga dominated inside with a 52-12 edge in points in the paint, a 43-29 rebounding advantage, and 19-4 in second-chance points.
  • Washington State's early three-point surge cooled as 17 turnovers yielded 27 Gonzaga points, and forward N.D. Okafor fouled out after 11 minutes.
  • Co-leading scorer Braden Huff missed the game with a left knee injury and is expected to be out four to eight weeks, according to school officials.