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Gonzaga Bulldogs notched a 122-50 rout of the Southern Utah Thunderbirds Monday night, marking a dominant performance in the Bulldogs' their final season in the West Coast Conference.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGonzaga forced 23 turnovers and shot 68 percent from the field, setting a season high in the process. Freshman guard Mario Saint‑Supery shined with 16 points, seven assists and six steals in his first collegiate start, while ten of the eleven players who saw the floor scored.
The win has helped propel Gonzaga to the No. 3 spot in the KenPom rankings this week, a significant milestone under long-time coach Mark Few. With three regular-season WCC crowns now under his belt and this year’s roster featuring deeper veteran talent and fewer returning players than usual, Few has stated the program aims to leave its mark before joining the Pac-12 in 2026-27.
The depth and execution shown has the Zags in a good place moving forward. However, two big tests in the next three games awaits Few's team. No. 11 Alabama is up first with Maryland and No. 12 Kentucky right after.
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