Gonzaga's clutch win over Pacific brings them one step closer to the league title
Gonzaga secured an epic 71-62 victory over Pacific in their only regular-season clash. The win moves them within one game of clinching the top seed and a share of the league title.
The team now prepares for its final home match against Portland on Wednesday.
Pacific controlled the game early, leading for 15 minutes. Gonzaga finally pulled ahead for good with 11 minutes remaining in the second half. Despite trailing in rebounds and paint scoring, the Bulldogs forced 15 turnovers and earned 29 free-throw attempts.
Graham Ike led the scoring with 21 points, extending his streak of 20-plus-point games to nine. Davis Fogle contributed 18 points off the bench, while Emmanuel Innocenti added 13 points and four rebounds. Tyon Grant-Foster also chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds.
The result keeps Gonzaga on track for the No. 1 seed. Their next test comes against Portland in their last home fixture of the season, presented by Home Depot.
The victory over Pacific puts Gonzaga one win away from securing the top spot in the league standings. Their final home game against Portland will decide whether they claim a share of the regular-season title. The team's ability to capitalise on turnovers and free throws proved crucial in the win.
