
WSU women defeat Gonzaga 59-58
WSU defeats Gonzaga 59-58 at the McCarthey Athletic Center, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014.
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Washington State’s bench waits in anticipation before the start of the first half.
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Gonzaga’s defense wraps up Washington State center Shalie Dheensaw (23) during the first half.
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Gonzaga’s defense reacts as Washington State guard Caila Hailey (1) dives for a loose ball during the first half.
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Gonzaga’s Georgia Stirton (5) drives the ball against Washington State during the first half.
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Gonzaga’s bench celebrates as they retake the lead from Washington State during the first half.
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Washington State guard Lia Galdeira (3) shoots against Gonzaga during the first half.
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Gonzaga’s Elle Tinkle (31) looks for an opening against Washington State during the first half.
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Gonzaga’s Georgia Stirton (5) drives the ball against Washington State during the first half.
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Gonzaga’s Sunny Greinacher (14) shoots against Washington State during the first half.
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Washington State guard Caila Hailey (1) fights through Gonzaga during the first half.
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Gonzaga’s Elle Tinkle (31) heads to the bench for first aid after getting hit against Washington State during the second half.
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Gonzaga’s Sunny Greinacher (14) against Washington State during the first half.
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Gonzaga and Washington State fight for a loose ball during the first half.
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Washington State guard Tia Presley (5) looks on as Gonzaga’s Emma Wolfram (12) recovers a loose ball during the second half.
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Gonzaga’s Elle Tinkle (31) snags a rebound against Washington State during the second half.
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Gonzaga’s bench reacts as their team fends off Washington State during the second half.
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Gonzaga’s Shaniqua Nilles (22) lays the ball in against Washington State during the second half.
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Gonzaga’s Emma Wolfram (12) stops a WSU attempt during the second half.
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Gonzaga’s Shaniqua Nilles (22) drives the ball against Washington State during the second half.
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Gonzaga’s Elle Tinkle (31) reacts between plays against Washington State during the second half.
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Washington State guard Tia Presley (5) shoots against Gonzaga during the second half.
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Gonzaga’s Elle Tinkle (31) drives the ball against Washington State during the second half.
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Gonzaga’s bench reacts against Washington State during the second half.
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Gonzaga’s Keani Albanez (24) dives for a loose ball against Washington State during the second half.
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Gonzaga’s Elle Tinkle (31) fights for a rebound against Washington State during the second half.
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Gonzaga’s Shelby Cheslek (44) looks for an open teammate against Washington State during the second half.
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Gonzaga’s Sunny Greinacher (14) reaches for a rebound against Washington State during the second half.
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Gonzaga’s Elle Tinkle (31) and Washington State guard Lia Galdeira (3) collide while fighting for a loose ball as the clock runs down during the second half.
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Washington State guard Lia Galdeira (3) reacts after a collision while fighting for a loose ball as the clock runs down during the second half.
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Washington State’s bench reacts as guard Lia Galdeira hits her foul shots to bring WSU up 59-56 during the second half.
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Washington State guard Tia Presley (5) speaks with an official as the clock runs down against Gonzaga during the second half.
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Gonzaga’s Elle Tinkle (31) and Washington State guard Lia Galdeira (3) collide while fighting for a loose ball as the clock runs down during the second half.
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Washington State guard Tia Presley hits a shot to put WSU in the lead 57-56 with 19 seconds left in the second half.
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Washington State head coach June Daugherty reacts as Gonzaga drives the ball down the court in the final moments of the second half.
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Washington State guard Tia Presley (5) reacts after defeating Gonzaga during the second half.
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Washington State’s Alexas Williamson (10) and Mariah Cooks (34) embrace after defeating Gonzaga.
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Washington State guard Tia Presley (5) is embraced by teammates Mariah Cooks (34), background, and Caila Hailey (1), left, after defeating Gonzaga.
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