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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs finally endured a close game on Saturday night against the UCLA Bruins, ultimately pulling away late and securing a 82-72 vict
Graham had 25 points and five assists and No. 8 Gonzaga beat No. 25 UCLA 82-72 on Saturday night to improve to 9-1
Gonzaga led the majority of the game, but UCLA erased an eight-point deficit in the second half and briefly went back ahead on Donovan Dent’s transition layup. There were nine total lead changes, but the Zags went ahead for good when Adam Miller and Braeden Smith hit 3-pointers on consecutive possessions with just under 11 minutes to play.
Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have had many epic battles with the UCLA Bruins over the past two decades - and the fun continues this Saturday in Seattle. Sa
Nothing No. 25 UCLA did to combat its lack of rim protection, including a zone defense, worked during a loss to No. 8 Gonzaga on Saturday in Seattle.
Graham Ike scored 25 points and Braden Huff added 21 to lead No. 8 Gonzaga to an 82-72 victory over No. 25 UCLA on Saturday night in Seattle.
Xavier Booker struggled throughout the game, and the situation felt hopeless at times. With Brandon Williams out of the rotation, UCLA was forced to rely on Booker to slow down the Bulldogs. Unfortunately for the Bruins, Booker is far more effective as a scorer than as a defensive stopper.