Gonzaga endured some late-game drama against No. 14 seed Kennesaw State on Thursday night but advanced 73-64 in a win that head coach Mark Few acknowledged "wasn't pretty."
Graham Ike scored 19 points and third-seeded Gonzaga held off tenacious No. 14 seed Kennesaw State 73-64 in a defensive battle that ended with some drama Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Davis Fogle added 17 points for the Bulldogs, who will face No. 11 seed Texas Saturday in the West Region. RJ Johnson and Amir Taylor each had 15 points for Kennesaw State (21-14), which made its second March Madness appearance after winning the Conference USA Tournament.
Disclosure: RealGM may receive a commission if you sign up for a service or purchase a product through the links in this article. These partnerships help support our independent sports coverage. The Moda Center in Portland serves as the late-night laboratory for a West Region experiment this Thursday as the #3 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs begin their quest for that elusive national title against the #14 seed Kennesaw State Owls . Fresh off a dominant run through the men's March Madness schedule earl...
The Moda Center in Portland welcomes a high-octane West Region showdown this Thursday as the #3 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs take on the #14 seed Kennesaw State Owls. Gonzaga enters the tournament with a 30-win season and eyes on their first national title, while the Owls look to play the role of ultimate bracket-buster after capturing the Conference USA Tournament crown. The Gonzaga Bulldogs (30-3) arrive in Portland with the nation's top-ranked defensive rating and a scoring offense that ranks in ...
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