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Gonzaga-San Diego: 3 keys to the Bulldogs’ 69-59 victory

Gonzaga guard Silas Melson, right, grabs a loose ball next to San Diego forward Isaiah Pineiro during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. (Young Kwak / AP)
By Jim Meehan jimm@spokesman.com(509) 459-5585

Key moment

Gonzaga reclaimed the lead early in the second half with an 11-0 spurt. Johnathan Williams had a dunk and an inside basket and Silas Melson added five more points as the Zags moved in front 49-40. They led the rest of the way.

Offensive player of the game

Senior forward Johnathan Williams finished with 14 points and 12 boards, six offensive, for his sixth double-double of the season. Williams made 6 of 12 shots and added a pair of assists.

Defensive player of the game

Senior guard Silas Melson defended point guard Isaiah Wright for a good portion of the game and helped limit Wright to 12 points on 4-of-16 shooting. Wright, who usually averages 5.5 assists, finished with just three.