Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) moves past Montana Grizzlies forward Josh Bannan (13) during the first half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) laughs with Montana Grizzlies forward Dischon Thomas (24) before tipoff during the first half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Rasir Bolton (45) looks for an opening against Montana Grizzlies guard Aanen Moody (11) during the first half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) drives the ball against the Montana Grizzlies during the first half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) moves to the rim against the Montana Grizzlies during the first half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Montana Grizzlies guard Aanen Moody (11) shoots the ball against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) during the first half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) moves past Montana Grizzlies forward Josh Bannan (13) during the first half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) fights to the rim through the Montana Grizzlies during the first half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) shoots against the Montana Grizzlies during the first half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Montana Grizzlies guard Aanen Moody (11) battles Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) for control of the ball during the first half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) protects the rim against Montana Grizzlies guard Brandon Whitney (12) during the first half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Malachi Smith (13) drives the ball against Montana Grizzlies guard Aanen Moody (11) during the first half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Montana Grizzlies guard Aanen Moody (11) guards Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) during the first half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Malachi Smith (13) shoots against the Montana Grizzlies during the first half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Montana Grizzlies forward Josh Bannan (13) battles Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) in the paint during the first half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) dunks the ball against the Montana Grizzlies during the first half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) guards Montana Grizzlies guard Aanen Moody (11) at the rim during the first half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) dunks the ball as Montana Grizzlies forward Josh Bannan (13) looks on during the first half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
during the first half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) drives to the hoop against Montana Grizzlies forward Laolu Oke (21) during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few reacts early during the second half of a college basketball game against the Montana Grizzlies on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) shoots against Montana Grizzlies forward Laolu Oke (21) during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) leaps to the rim against Montana Grizzlies forward Josh Bannan (13) during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) dunks against Montana Grizzlies forward Josh Bannan (13) during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) dives for a loose ball against Montana Grizzlies guard Brandon Whitney (12) during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) dives for a loose ball against Montana Grizzlies guard Brandon Whitney (12) during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) looks for an open shot against Montana Grizzlies forward Dischon Thomas (24) during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) shoots against the Montana Grizzlies during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Julian Strawther (0) reacts after hitting a three against the Montana Grizzlies during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) shoots against Montana Grizzlies guard Brandon Whitney (12) during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Julian Strawther (0) drives the ball down the court against the Montana Grizzlies during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) reacts after guard Malachi Smith (13) hit a shot during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) leaps to the rim against Montana Grizzlies guard Brandon Whitney (12) and forward Jaxon Nap (5) during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) gets around Montana Grizzlies forward Mack Anderson (23) during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) pushes against Montana Grizzlies guard Brandon Whitney (12) and forward Laolu Oke (21) during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few makes his case to an official during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) drives to the hoop agianst Montana Grizzlies forward Dischon Thomas (24) during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) battles Montana Grizzlies forward Josh Bannan (13) in the paint and draws a foul during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) reacts after drawing a foul during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) shoots a fould shot during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) reacts after forward Anton Watson (22) drew a foul from the Montana Grizzlies during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) passes the ball up the court against Montana Grizzlies guard Lonnell Martin Jr. (1) during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) battles Montana Grizzlies forward Josh Bannan (13) at the rim during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Julian Strawther (0) reacts with forward Drew Timme (2) as time expires and they defeat the Montana Grizzlies during the second half of a college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won the game 85-75. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga men's basketball hosts Montana on Tuesday at 6 p.m.
It had been seven years since Gonzaga and Montana had last gone head-to-head on a basketball court – with their last meeting coming in 2015 when the then-No. 20 Bulldogs escaped an upset attempt 61-58. This time around, the 11th-ranked Zags allowed Montana to stick around again, holding on to win 85-75 on Tuesday in the McCarthey Athletic Center.
Drew Timme has a lengthy flight home Wednesday to Dallas for the Christmas holiday, but his mind was completely focused on the task at hand Tuesday. Timme delivered another masterful performance on a night when the 11th-ranked Zags needed all of his season-high 32 points, 11 rebounds and five assists to hold off Montana 85-75 at the McCarthey Athletic Center.