Gonzaga Bulldogs Rally Past Kent State 73-66 to Extend Home Win Streak
In a nail-biting matchup, the Gonzaga Bulldogs (6-3) managed to close out the game on an 11-0 run, ultimately defeating the Kent State Golden Flashes (6-3) 73-66 on Monday night. Drew Timme's impressive performance, with 29 points and 17 rebounds, played a crucial role in the Bulldogs' comeback. Timme's spinning basket in the lane with 2:29 left gave Gonzaga the lead, and he added a key defensive play blocking Sincere Carry's layup attempt at the other end.
Key Takeaways:
- Gonzaga closed the game on an 11-0 run, rallying past Kent State 73-66.
- Drew Timme scored 29 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, leading the Bulldogs to victory.
- Malachi Smith, a transfer from Chattanooga, made his first and only basket of the game, a put-back of a missed free throw, which extended the Zags' lead to five with 1:52 left.
- Julian Strawther added 14 points, including a 3-pointer with 3:19 left that started Gonzaga's decisive run.
- Gonzaga extended its nation-leading home win streak to 69 games but faced a major scare from the Golden Flashes.
- Kent State nearly pulled off an upset on the road for the second time in two weeks but couldn't withstand Gonzaga's late surge.
- The Bulldogs bounced back from a one-point loss to No. 12 Baylor last week with the win.
- All three of Gonzaga's losses are to teams ranked in the top 12 of the AP Poll.
Statistics:
- Drew Timme scored 29 points.
- Drew Timme grabbed 17 rebounds.
- Gonzaga outrebounded Kent State 43-30 from the boards.
- Julian Strawther added 14 points, including one 3-pointer.
- Kent State's Miryne Thomas led the Golden Flashes with 16 points, including four 3-pointers.
Sources:
- Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash.
- ESPN - Top 25 topped 25 fared