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Gonzaga vs. North Dakota (Dec. 16)

Gonzaga plays host to North Dakota on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.

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Sat., Dec. 16, 2017

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Killian Tillie (33) dunks the ball against North Dakota during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash.

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North Dakota Fighting Hawks forward Dale Jones (13) grabs a rebound against Gonzaga during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) battles North Dakota Fighting Hawks forward Dale Jones (13) and forward Garrett Franken (24) for a loose ball during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) collides with North Dakota Fighting Hawks forward Conner Avants (32) during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) dunks the ball against North Dakota during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash.

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North Dakota Fighting Hawks guard Marlon Stewart (1) shoots over Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Killian Tillie (33) during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Silas Melson (0) drives to the hoop against North Dakota during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Silas Melson (0) shoots against North Dakota during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Rui Hachimura (21) dunks against North Dakota during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) shoots over North Dakota Fighting Hawks forward Dale Jones (13) during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) dunks against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few and assistant Tommy Lloyd react to a call during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Killian Tillie (33) crashes to the ground on a play that would have him head to the locker room for a few minutes during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) reacts after he hit a three-point-shot against North Dakota during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Rui Hachimura (21) guards North Dakota Fighting Hawks forward Conner Avants (32) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) grabs a rebound against North Dakota Fighting Hawks forward Conner Avants (32) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) hits a three pointer against North Dakota during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) and North Dakota Fighting Hawks guard Geno Crandall (0) vie for a rebound during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) lays in the ball against North Dakota during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) battles North Dakota Fighting Hawks guard Geno Crandall (0) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga and North Dakota vie for a rebound during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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North Dakota Fighting Hawks guard Cortez Seales (15) shoots over Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Killian Tillie (33) and forward Jeremy Jones (22) vie for rebound during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Silas Melson (0) shoots against North Dakota during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) moves the ball up-court against North Dakota during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) reacts after he hit a three pointer against North Dakota during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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North Dakota Fighting Hawks guard Geno Crandall (0) drives to the hoop against GU during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga fans react as their team battles North Dakota as time expires during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) lays in the ball against North Dakota during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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North Dakota’s Geno Crandall hits a 3-point shot over Gonzaga’s Josh Perkins to send Saturday’s game into overtime.

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Gonzaga reacts as the game heads into overtime during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga guard Zach Norvell Jr. scores in overtime in the Zags’ 89-83 win over North Dakota on Saturday.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) drives the ball against North Dakota Fighting Hawks guard Geno Crandall (0) during overtime in a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) shoots against North Dakota during overtime in a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Rui Hachimura (21) reacts after Gonzaga beat North Dakota in overtime during a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) and guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) celebrate after they beat North Dakota in overtime during a college basketball game on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 89-83 in overtime.

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