Gonzaga rewind: Mavericks’ plan made Zags work for win
UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 20, 2019
UT Arlington coach Chris Ogden needs no introduction to Gonzaga’s program. The second-year coach’s team lined up against the Zags a year ago, and the Mavericks lost by 34 points. They lined up again Tuesday and Gonzaga dug out a 72-66 win.
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Gonzaga rewind: Mavericks’ plan made Zags work for win
UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 20, 2019
UT Arlington coach Chris Ogden needs no introduction to Gonzaga’s program. The second-year coach’s team lined up against the Zags a year ago, and the Mavericks lost by 34 points. They lined up again Tuesday and Gonzaga dug out a 72-66 win.
John Blanchette: Killian Tillie proves good things come to Zags who wait
Tue., Nov. 19, 2019
Killian Tillie’s belated entrée into the 2019-20 basketball season came at precisely 6:05 Tuesday evening, greeted with a clamor that made up in volume what it may have lacked in duration.
Analysis: Trio of seniors leads Gonzaga past Texas Arlington in first test of young season
UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 19, 2019
Gonzaga finally faced adversity, a serious challenge and a physical foe that didn’t back down. The eighth-ranked Zags didn’t back down either.
Gonzaga-Texas Arlington: 3 keys to the Bulldogs’ victory over the Mavericks
UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 19, 2019
Offensive MVP, defensive MVP and key moment from Gonzaga’s 72-66 win against UT Arlington.
TV Take: Gonzaga forced to adapt on both ends in hard-fought win over Texas Arlington
UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 19, 2019
Two important things happened in Gonzaga’s 72-66 victory Tuesday night over visiting Texas Arlington: Killian Tillie returned to the court after his knee surgery and the eighth-ranked Zags were tested.
Gonzaga’s Killian Tillie makes season debut against Texas Arlington
Tue., Nov. 19, 2019
The 6-foot-10 senior forward was in the starting lineup against UT Arlington at the McCarthey Athletic Center. He replaced freshman Anton Watson, who started the first four games.
Recap and highlights: No. 8 Gonzaga holds off Texas Arlington
UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 19, 2019
Ryan Woolridge scored 19 points, Killian Tille made his season debut and the cold-shooting Gonzaga Bulldogs held off the Texas Arlington Mavericks, 72-66, at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane on Tuesday night.
Gonzaga-UT Arlington key matchup: Guard David Azore off to solid start for Mavericks
UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 19, 2019
David Azore, a 6-foot-4, 205-pound sophomore, leads UT Arlington at 10.5 points per game. He only made 39% of his shots, but he’s 4 of 10 beyond the arc and 16 of 18 at the free-throw line.
Gonzaga coach Mark Few expects challenge from UT Arlington
UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 19, 2019
Correction: Gonzaga’s first test of the season, thought to be on the agenda last Friday against Texas A&M, could come against UT Arlington on Tuesday.
Gonzaga’s Filip Petrusev earns WCC player of the week honors
Mon., Nov. 18, 2019
Gonzaga’s Filip Petrusev was named WCC player of the week after two of the best games of his young career.
Gonzaga stays put at No. 8 while rest of AP top 10 reshuffles
UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 18, 2019
Two more blowouts didn’t change Gonzaga’s position in the AP college basketball poll.
Gonzaga’s handiwork on boards helps build 4-0 start
UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 17, 2019
But perhaps the most important stat thus far is the rebounding numbers. The Zags are plus-17.8 per game, a gaudy number no matter the level of competition.