Gonzaga guard Ryan Nembhard (0) heads to the basket as San Francisco guard Marcus Williams (55) defends during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
The Zags student section covers up during the San Francisco player introductions during a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga forward Graham Ike (13) tips the ball to the Zags during the opening tipoff of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
A Gonzaga cheerleader performs a flip during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
The student section gets warmed up before the game with San Francisco during a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
A Gonzaga cheerleaders performs during a timeout during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga forward Ben Gregg (33) goes for a layup as San Francisco forward Jonathan Mogbo (10) and forward Ndewedo Newbury (21) defend during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga guard Nolan Hickman (11) shoots the ball from the top of the key during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game against San Francisco, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga forward Graham Ike (13) dribbles the ball as San Francisco forward Ndewedo Newbury (21) defends during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga guard Nolan Hickman (11) passes the ball behind San Francisco forward Jonathan Mogbo (10) during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga forward Graham Ike (13) lines up a shot as San Francisco forward Ndewedo Newbury (21) defends during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga forward Graham Ike (13) dribbles the ball as San Francisco guard Marcus Williams (55) defends during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga forward Anton Watson (22) blocks a shot by San Francisco guard Malik Thomas (1) during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Student fans yell at San Francisco forward Isaiah Hawthorne (3) as he is about to make an inbounds pass during first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga head coach Mark Few talks with players during a timeout during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga forward Graham Ike (13) shoots the ball over San Francisco forward Ndewedo Newbury (21) during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga forward Graham Ike (13) shoot a free throw during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga guard Ryan Nembhard (0) drives the ball into the key as San Francisco guard Ryan Beasley (0) defends during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga forward Graham Ike (13) eyes the basket as San Francisco forward Ndewedo Newbury (21) defends during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga forward Graham Ike (13) scores 2-points as San Francisco forward Isaiah Hawthorne (3) reaches for the ball during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
San Francisco guard Ryan Beasley (0) strips the ball from Gonzaga forward Ben Gregg (33) during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga guard Ryan Nembhard (0) heads downcourt as San Francisco guard Ryan Beasley (0) defends during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga guard Ryan Nembhard (0) makes a pass around San Francisco guard Ryan Beasley (0) during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga forward Anton Watson (22) heads to the basket as San Francisco guard Malik Thomas (1) and forward Ndewedo Newbury (21) defend during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga forward Anton Watson (22) fades backs and shoots the ball as San Francisco forward Ndewedo Newbury (21) defends during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga head coach directs players on the court during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga guard Ryan Nembhard (0) shoots a free throw late in the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
The Zags head off the court after defeating San Francisco 78-72 during a NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in the McCarthey Athletic Center. (COLIN MULVANY)
Gonzaga men's basketball hosts San Francisco on Thursday at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
Just when it looked like Gonzaga had taken command with a 17-4 spurt, the Dons rallied to make it interesting in the final minute. The Zags survived some shaky free-throw shooting late to hold on for a 77-72 victory in front of a full house of 6,000 Thursday at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
Just when it looked like Gonzaga had taken command with a 17-4 spurt, the Dons rallied in the closing minutes – which seemed to last forever thanks to Gonzaga’s repeated trips to the foul line – to make it interesting in the final minute. The Zags survived some shaky free-throw shooting to hold on for a 77-72 victory in front of a full house of 6,000 Thursday at the McCarthey Athletic Center.