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Ike Explodes for 34 as Gonzaga Downs Santa Clara
9 Jan
Summary
- Graham Ike powered Gonzaga with 34 points and 11 rebounds.
- Gonzaga secured their 10th consecutive win against Santa Clara.
- The Bulldogs overcame a halftime deficit to dominate the second half.
Graham Ike delivered a standout performance with 34 points and 11 rebounds, propelling No. 8 Gonzaga to an 89-77 win over Santa Clara on Thursday night. The Bulldogs extended their winning streak to 10 games, demonstrating resilience after trailing at halftime.
Despite a slow start and a deficit late in the first half, Gonzaga rallied. Ike scored 12 consecutive points in the second half, igniting a run that secured their victory. The team's overall field goal percentage of 58% outmatched Santa Clara's 43%.
This victory maintains Gonzaga's undefeated record in West Coast Conference play. Santa Clara, who had upset Gonzaga last year, now looks to bounce back in their upcoming game.
