Melody Kempton (33) tries to maintain possession while Nadia Fingall (4) of Stanford tries to gain it at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. The Zags beat Stanford 79-73 in a close battle. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Laura Stockton (11) dribbles the ball during a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga men's basketball players Joel Ayiyi and Corey Kispert cheer for the women's team during a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. The Zags beat Stanford 79-73. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Zag fans show excitement prior to a GU women's game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. The Zags beat Stanford 79-73. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Zykera Rice (00) of Gonzaga goes up for a shot during a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. The Zags beat Stanford 79-73. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Jill Townsend (32) escapes the pressure of Stanford's Alanna Smith (11) during a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. The Zags beat Stanford 79-73. Townsend scored 20 points. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga head coach Lisa Fortier gives directions to her players during a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. The Zags beat Stanford 79-73. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Laura Stockton (11) takes to the air for a spectacular attempt at a shot during a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Laura Stockton (11) of Gonzaga takes a hit from Lacie Hull (24) of Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
A young Zag fan reacts during a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga fans show concern about the score during a close game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. The Zags beat Stanford 79-73. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Laura Stockton (11) of Gonzaga celebrates a call during a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Katie Campbell (24) of Gonzaga reacts to not having a foul called on her in an attempt to stop the play during a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Jill Townsend (32) celebrates a win at the final buzzer against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Jill Townsend (32) celebrates a win at the final buzzer against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Point guard Laura Stockton (11) of Gonzaga calls a play during a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga's bench celebrates their teammate's three pointer during a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Jill Townsend (32) goes to the hoop during a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Jill Townsend (32) slows the play down to maintain possession during a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Chandler Smith (30) flings up a shot on the way down to the ground during a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga head coach Lisa Fortier shows concern over action on the court during a tight last couple of minutes in a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. The Zags beat Stanford 79-73. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga's bench celebrates during a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Chandler Smith (30) is fouled by Stanford in the last few minutes of a very tight game at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Chandler Smith (30) is double-teamed by Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga's bench celebrates a win over Stanford at the final buzzer at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Lacie Hull (24) of Stanford watches a free throw during a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga assistant coach Stacy Clinesmith celebrates a win over against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Kate Paye, Stanford's head coach, reacts during a game against Gonzaga at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga's bench celebrates during a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Chandler Smith (30) of Gonzaga sinks a 3-pointer during a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Melody Kempton (33) of Gonzaga is closely guarded during a game against Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Zykera Rice (00) goes for a shot while being closely guarded by Stanford at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Laura Stockton (11) of Gonzaga has a shot foiled by Stanford's Lacie Hull (24) at the McCarthey Athletic Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga women's basketball hosts Stanford on Sunday at McCarthey Athletic Center.