BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Charles Minlend wasn't sure what to expect from his San Francisco teammates after the Dons flew back from Ireland following their first loss of the season over the weekend.
Two runs in the first half puncuated by a pair of Minlend dunks, followed by an equally big run in the second half, put any concerns to rest.
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga coach Mark Few liked the way his No. 15 Bulldogs played at the beginning and end of the game against San Francisco.
The middle of the game was another matter.
Killian Tillie and Johnathan Williams each scored 16 points as Gonzaga held off San Francisco 82-73 on Saturday by making all 14 of its free throws down the stretch.
"It was a battle," Few said. "We had an awful dry spell in the first half. We got back on our heels."