Gonzaga-Cal State Bakersfield: 3 keys to the Bulldogs’ victory over the Roadrunners
Nov. 23, 2019 Updated Sat., Nov. 23, 2019 at 8:33 p.m.
Offensive MVP
Filip Petrusev continues his second-year growth as the Serbian had 15 points, but it was his efficiency that shined. He was 4 of 7 from the field and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line in 22 minutes. He also pulled down three offensive rebounds.
Defensive MVP
No one player stood out, but the team as a whole should be considered the MVP as it held the Roadrunners to a season-low 49 points and forced 27 turnovers. The Zags also added five blocks and 11 steals.
Key moment
At the media timeout with 7:39 left in the first half, the Zags had struggled on both ends of the floor. Up 24-17, GU finally came to life, going on a 15-4 run to end the half. Drew Timme led the offensive resurgence with five points during the run.
Gonzaga forward Filip Petrusev is fouled by CSU Bakersfield forward Darrin PersonJr., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at the McCarthey Athletic Center. (Dan Pelle / The Spokesman-Review)
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