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Gonzaga Bulldogs Seek Sharpshooting Redemption Against Thunderbirds
17 Nov
Summary
- Gonzaga Bulldogs return home after 3 wins in 9 days
- Zags' three-point shooting has struggled, but Southern Utah allows 50% from deep
- Opportunity for younger players to get playing time
On Monday, November 17th, 2025, the Gonzaga Bulldogs return to the McCarthey Athletic Center to face off against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds. This will be the Zags' fourth game in just nine days, a stretch that has seen them defeat opponents from the SEC, Big East, and Big 12.
After this matchup, Gonzaga will get a well-deserved week off before their next game on November 24th against the Alabama Crimson Tide as part of the Player's Era Festival in Las Vegas. While it would be easy for the Bulldogs to look past Southern Utah, who is currently ranked 302nd in the country, this game represents a great opportunity for the team to find something they have been missing all season: their three-point shooting.
The Thunderbirds have allowed their three Division I opponents to shoot a combined 50% from beyond the arc this year, while Gonzaga has only shot 30.4% as a team. Players like Steele Venters, Tyon Grant-Foster, and Braeden Smith have all struggled from deep, but Monday's matchup should give the Zags open looks to help them regain their shooting touch and carry that momentum into the upcoming tournament in Las Vegas.
