SALT LAKE CITY – Gonzaga’s game against NCAA Tournament darling Northwestern went from sleeper to classic. But the top-seeded Bulldogs held off the Wildcats just long enough to escape Salt Lake City with an 79-73 victory.

The Bulldogs made just 23-of-36 free throws, but made 7-of-10 in the final 40 seconds to preserve their lead. Killian Tillie made 5-of-6 of his free throw attempts in the game’s final minute.

Northwestern appeared overpowered through much of the first half and trailed 38-20 at halftime. But the Wildcats were the better team for the game’s final 20 minutes, and for GU the game was all about surviving. More here.