Zags’ Strawther may jump to NBA after sad ending in Vegas
March 26, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Two nights after Julian Strawther exuberantly stormed through the tunnel at T-Mobile Arena following his 3-pointer from the March Madness logo that lifted Gonzaga past UCLA, his walk to the locker room Saturday night was somber.
Gonzaga beats UCLA 79-76 in Sweet 16 on Strawther’s shot
March 24, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Gonzaga and UCLA played one NCAA Tournament game that left the Zags' star player bawling, and another game that stunned the Bruins.
Add another to the list. Maybe the maddest one in March yet.
No. 9 Gonzaga to face No. 16 Saint Mary’s for WCC title
March 7, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Anton Watson scored 20 points and Drew Timme had 17 to help No. 9 Gonzaga beat pesky San Francisco 84-73 on Monday night and advance to yet another West Coast Conference championship game.
No. 13 Gonzaga extends dominance over Pepperdine to 45 games
February 19, 2023 GMTMALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Drew Timme scored 22 of his 34 points in the second half and Julian Strawther added 28 points to help No. 13 Gonzaga beat Pepperdine 97-88 Saturday night and extend its winning streak over the Waves to 45 games.
No. 13 Gonzaga avenges loss with rout of Loyola Marymount
February 17, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Julian Strawther scored 28 points and No. 13 Gonzaga avenged an earlier loss to Loyola Marymount with a 108-65 rout Thursday night.
Loyola Marymount snapped Gonzaga’s 75-game home winning streak with a 68-67 victory on Jan.
Strawther, Timme rally No. 16 Gonzaga to 88-81 win over BYU
February 12, 2023 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Julian Strawther scored 26 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:10 remaining, and No. 16 Gonzaga rallied to beat BYU 88-81 on Saturday night.
Drew Timme added 19 points, eight assists and seven rebounds for the Bulldogs (21-5, 10-2 West Coast Conference).
Timme reaches 2,000 points, No. 12 Gonzaga tops Santa Clara
February 3, 2023 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Drew Timme scored 15 points and surpassed 2,000 for his career, leading No. 12 Gonzaga past Santa Clara 88-70 on Thursday night.
Timme, who also had 10 rebounds, became the third player in school history to reach the scoring milestone on a dunk with 16:02 remaining.
Strawther has 40, No. 14 Gonzaga downs Portland 82-67
January 29, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Julian Strawther had a career-high 40 points, including eight 3-pointers, and No. 14 Gonzaga pulled away down the stretch for an 82-67 victory over Portland on Saturday.
Anton Watson added 17 points for Gonzaga (18-4, 7-1 West Coast Conference).
Gonzaga edges BYU on late 3 by Strawther
January 13, 2023 GMTPROVO, Utah (AP) — Julian Strawther hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 9.8 seconds left to lift No. 8 Gonzaga to a 75-74 victory over BYU on Thursday night.
Drew Timme had 19 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Bulldogs.
No. 8 Gonzaga rallies past BYU on Strawther’s game-winner
January 13, 2023 GMTPROVO, Utah (AP) — Gonzaga found a way to win another nail-biter against a WCC opponent.
Julian Strawther hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 9.8 seconds left to lift the No. 8 Bulldogs to a 75-74 victory over BYU on Thursday night.
Timme, Hickman lead No. 9 Gonzaga past Santa Clara 81-76
January 8, 2023 GMTSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Drew Timme and Nolan Hickman scored 20 points each and No. 9 Gonzaga beat Santa Clara 81-76 on Saturday night.
Julian Strawther had 18 points and Ben Gregg grabbed eight rebounds to help the Bulldogs (14-3, 3-0 West Coast Conference) get their 25th straight win against the Broncos.
No. 10 Zags set program record vs. Eastern Oregon, 120-42
December 29, 2022 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Drew Timme had 18 points and seven rebounds in 17 minutes, Efton Reid III added a season-high 16 points and No. 10 Gonzaga raced past NAIA member Eastern Oregon 120-42 on Wednesday to set a program record for the largest margin of victory.
No. 18 Gonzaga rolls to 7th straight over Washington 77-60
December 10, 2022 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — For the most part, Gonzaga has passed on a nonconference schedule that includes a significant number of its Pacific Northwest rivals with one exception.
And in its recent history, the matchup with Washington has been completely one-sided toward the Bulldogs, including Friday night.
Timme, No. 18 Gonzaga close fast, rally past Kent State
December 6, 2022 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Drew Timme scored 29 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, and No. 18 Gonzaga closed the game on an 11-0 run to rally past Kent State 73-66 on Monday night.
The nation’s longest home win streak was extended to 69 games but not without a major scare by the Golden Flashes.
No. 18 Gonzaga withstands scare from Kent St for 73-66 win
December 6, 2022 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Drew Timme scored 29 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, and No. 18 Gonzaga closed the game on an 11-0 run to rally past Kent State 73-66 on Monday night.
The nation’s longest home win streak was extended to 69 games but not without a major scare by the Golden Flashes.
Gonzaga’s brutal slate continues with No. 6 Baylor up next
November 29, 2022 GMTGonzaga coach Mark Few always builds an ambitious nonconference schedule, helping not only harden his team for March but also to balance the Bulldogs' weaker West Coast Conference slate when it comes to the NCAA selection committee.
Strawther scores 23 as No. 6 Gonzaga beats Xavier 88-84
November 28, 2022 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Julian Strawther scored 23 points, including 10 in the final 4:07, and No. 6 Gonzaga beat Xavier 88-84 on Sunday in the third-place game of the Phil Knight Legacy men’s tournament.
No. 2 Gonzaga takes down a cold No. 4 Kentucky team
November 21, 2022 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Rasir Bolton scored 24 points, Drew Timme added 22, and No. 2 Gonzaga beat cold-shooting No. 4 Kentucky 88-72 on Sunday night in the off-campus Spokane Arena.
Julian Strawther had 20 points and 14 rebounds for Gonzaga (3-1).
Bolton’s 24 points lead No. 2 Gonzaga over No. 4 Kentucky
November 21, 2022 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga coach Mark Few wasn't sure how the No. 2 Bulldogs would play against No. 4 Kentucky after losing at No. 11 Texas earlier in the week.
He needn't have worried.
Rasir Bolton scored 24 points, Drew Timme added 22, and Gonzaga beat cold-shooting Kentucky 88-72 on Sunday night in the off-campus Spokane Arena.
Timme scores 22 as No. 2 Gonzaga beats North Florida 104-63
November 8, 2022 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — North Florida took a 10-8 lead early against No. 2 Gonzaga, but that just seemed to ignite Drew Timme and the Bulldogs.
Gonzaga went on a 26-0 run, helped by eight North Florida turnovers, to build a big lead they never relinquished.
Malachi Smith, one of nation’s top transfers, joins Gonzaga
June 3, 2022 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Malachi Smith, one of the top players available in the transfer portal, signed Thursday with Gonzaga.
Smith's decision followed news this week that Gonzaga starters Drew Timme, Julian Strawther and Rasir Bolton have all decided to return to play another season with the Zags.
Timme, Strawther, Bolton returning to Gonzaga next season
June 2, 2022 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Star forward Drew Timme and wing Julian Strawther said Wednesday they will drop out of the NBA draft and return to the Gonzaga basketball team next season, a decision announced a day after guard Rasir Bolton also said he would return to the Bulldogs.
Bolton fifth Gonzaga starter to declare for NBA draft
April 28, 2022 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga guard Rasir Bolton has become the fifth starter to declare for the NBA draft.
“To Zag Nation and the Spokane Community, I love you guys! I appreciate the love and support you all had for us as a team and for welcoming me with open arms, I am forever grateful!” Bolton wrote on social media.
Gonzaga’s Julian Strawther declares for NBA draft
April 18, 2022 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga forward Julian Strawther said Monday that he will enter the NBA draft and skip his junior year.
The 6-foot-7 Strawther averaged 11.8 points per game on 49.5% shooting last season, earning an All-West Coast Conference honorable mention selection.
No. 1 Gonzaga makes it 17 straight wins, beats San Francisco
February 25, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Chet Holmgren had 21 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 1 Gonzaga picked up its defensive pressure in the second half to hold off San Francisco 89-73 and extend its winning streak to 17 on Thursday night.
Holmgren leads balanced effort, No. 1 Gonzaga tops USF 89-73
February 25, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Coach Mark Few told his top-ranked Gonzaga team to treat this like a tough trip to face a pair of Big 12 opponents — even if it's actually the final week of West Coast Conference play.
Timme leads No. 2 Gonzaga over No. 22 Saint Mary’s 74-58
February 13, 2022 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Second-ranked Gonzaga has been blowing out West Coast Conference opponents by an average of more than 30 points, but that wasn't going to be the case against No. 22 Saint Mary's.
Bolton’s 20 points lead No. 2 Gonzaga over Pacific 89-51
February 11, 2022 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Rasir Bolton scored 20 points, Drew Timme added 13 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 2 Gonzaga beat Pacific 89-51 on Thursday night for its 13th consecutive victory.
Julian Strawther had 15 points and Chet Holmgren scored 14 for Gonzaga (20-2, 9-0 West Coast Conference), which has won 65 consecutive home games — the longest streak in the nation.
Holmgren powers No. 2 Gonzaga to 90-57 victory over BYU
February 6, 2022 GMTPROVO, Utah (AP) — Chet Holmgren had 20 points, 17 rebounds, six assists and five blocks to lead No. 2 Gonzaga to a 90-57 victory over BYU on Saturday night.
The freshman sensation finished with a season high in rebounds and matched his season best in assists.
Nembhard leads No. 2 Gonzaga over Portland 104-72
January 30, 2022 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Andrew Nembhard scored 22 points and No. 2 Gonzaga made 18 3-pointers to beat Portland 104-72 on Saturday for its 10th straight victory.
Drew Timme had 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Anton Watson also scored 16 for Gonzaga (17-2, 6-0 West Coast), which won its 64th consecutive home game, longest streak in the nation.
Holmgren leads No. 2 Gonzaga past Loyola Marymount 89-55
January 28, 2022 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Chet Holmgren scored his team's opening basket on an alley-oop and never let up as No. 2 Gonzaga pounded Loyola Marymount 89-55 on Thursday night.
The freshman sensation had 21 points, nine rebounds and three blocked shots to help the Bulldogs win their ninth straight game.
Timme’s 30 lead No. 2 Gonzaga over BYU 110-84
January 14, 2022 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Coach Mark Few of No. 2 Gonzaga is always on his players to pick up the pace in games, and the Zags are doing their best to comply.
Drew Timme scored 30 points on 13-of-14 shooting as Gonzaga beat rival BYU 110-84 on Thursday night to extend the nation's longest home winning streak to 61 games.
Watson leads No. 4 Gonzaga in 117-83 blowout of Pepperdine
January 9, 2022 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Fourth-ranked Gonzaga had to postpone its first three conference games because of COVID-19 issues within the program, but when the Bulldogs got back on the basketball court, they were firing on all cylinders.
Strawther leads No. 4 Gonzaga over North Alabama 93-63
December 29, 2021 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Julian Strawther scored 15 points, Rasir Bolton added 14 points and No. 4 Gonzaga beat North Alabama 93-63 on Tuesday to extend the nation's longest home winning streak to 59 games.
Timme scores 22 as No. 5 Gonzaga beats Merrimack 80-55
December 10, 2021 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Drew Timme scored 22 points, making all eight of his shots, and No. 5 Gonzaga beat cold-shooting Merrimack 80-55 on Thursday night.
Freshman center Chet Holmgren had 15 points and 15 rebounds, and Julian Strawther added 15 points for Gonzaga (8-2), which has won 57 consecutive home games — the longest streak in the nation and a program record.
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November 27, 2021 GMTMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 21 points to lead No. 5 Duke over No. 1 Gonzaga 84-81 on Saturday night.
Duke (7-0) handed Gonzaga (6-1) its first loss since April’s national title game, when Baylor beat the Bulldogs.
No. 1 Gonzaga’s rally not enough against No. 5 Duke
November 27, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 21 points to lead No. 5 Duke over No. 1 Gonzaga 84-81 on Friday night.
Duke (7-0) handed Gonzaga (6-1) its first loss since April’s national title game, when Baylor beat the Bulldogs.
Gonzaga’s Strawther thrives in native Vegas, honors late mom
November 24, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Gonzaga's Julian Strawther couldn’t have hoped for a better homecoming.
After playing just seven minutes in last season’s West Coast Conference tournament in his hometown of Las Vegas, which fans were not allowed to attend due to the pandemic, the 6-foot-7 swingman has starred for the Zags in front of enthusiastic crowds.
No. 1 Gonzaga routs Central Michigan, to face No. 2 UCLA
November 23, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Chet Holmgren scored 19 points and No. 1 Gonzaga breezed past Central Michigan 107-54 on Monday night in the Empire Classic ahead of a Final Four rematch with No. 2 UCLA.
Timme scores 25 as No. 1 Gonzaga tops Bellarmine 92-50
November 20, 2021 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Top-ranked Gonzaga was a scoring machine in its 92-59 win over Bellarmine on Friday night, but coach Mark Few was most impressed by his team's defense.
Gonzaga held Bellarmine to 40% shooting, including just 3 of 25 from 3-point range, and forced 18 turnovers.
Strawther scores 18 as No. 1 Gonzaga tops Alcorn State 84-57
November 16, 2021 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Eighth-ranked Texas is in the rearview mirror and No. 2 UCLA and No. 7 Duke are looming, but Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther says the Zags are focused on the present.
Strawther scored 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting in top-ranked Gonzaga's dominating 84-57 win over Alcorn State on Monday night, extending the nation's longest home-winning streak to 54 games.
Holmgren impresses as No. 1 Gonzaga routs Dixie State 97-63
November 10, 2021 GMTSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Chet Holmgren caught everyone's attention during his college debut for No. 1 Gonzaga.
The nation's top recruit this year, Holmgren had 14 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and seven blocks as the Bulldogs beat Dixie State 97-63 in their season opener Tuesday night.