Gonzaga Defeats Oklahoma 83-68 in Bad Boy Mowers Series
No. 21 Gonzaga secured a solid 83-68 victory against Oklahoma on Saturday night at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.
Key Player Performances
- Graham Ike led Gonzaga with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
- Tyon Grant-Foster added 14 points.
- Jalen Warley and Braden Huff each scored 13 points, combining for 17 rebounds.
- Freshman point guard Mario Saint-Supry contributed eight points, six assists, four rebounds, and three steals.
- Nijel Pack led Oklahoma with 20 points.
- Xzayvier Brown scored 19 points for Oklahoma, followed by Derrion Reid with 11 points.
Game Highlights
Ike sparked a 12-3 run early in the game with two layups around two baskets by Huff, pushing Gonzaga to a 15-11 lead about 4 1/2 minutes in. Gonzaga maintained the lead throughout the rest of the game.
Reid's two free throws closed the gap to 19-18 for Oklahoma, but Gonzaga responded by scoring 20 of the next 25 points. Warley’s three-point play extended the Bulldogs' lead to 17 points with 4:18 remaining before halftime.
At halftime, Gonzaga shot 54% from the field (22 of 41), secured 10 offensive rebounds, and scored 11 second-chance points, leading 49-30.
Upcoming Games
- Oklahoma returns home to face Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Tuesday night.
- Creighton also has a game scheduled for Tuesday night.
Gonzaga's balanced team effort and strong rebounding secured a commanding win over Oklahoma in their season opener.
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