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NCAA Tournament: Texas vs. Gonzaga Showdown
22 Mar
Summary
- Texas upset No. 6 BYU despite a strong performance from AJ Dybantsa.
- Gonzaga narrowly defeated Kennesaw State in their first-round matchup.
- The halftime score showed Texas leading Gonzaga 35-33.
The NCAA Tournament's second round is set for Saturday, featuring a compelling matchup between Texas and Gonzaga. Texas, having lost five of their last six games before the tournament, has surged unexpectedly. They advanced by defeating NC State in the First Four and then pulling off an upset against No. 6 BYU, where AJ Dybantsa scored 35 points.
Gonzaga, a No. 3 seed, had a tougher time in their first-round game, needing a strong finish to secure a 73-64 victory over Kennesaw State. Key players for the Bulldogs included Graham Ike with 19 points, Jalen Warley who recorded a double-double, and Davis Fogle off the bench with 17 points. A notable struggle for Gonzaga was their 3-point shooting, converting only 3 of 18 attempts.
As of halftime in their second-round game, Texas held a narrow 35-33 lead over Gonzaga. Gonzaga had previously held an eight-point lead in the first half, but Texas managed to close the gap. Jordan Pope led Texas with nine points in the first half, while Matas Vokietaitis contributed seven points and four rebounds. For Gonzaga, Jalen Warley posted seven points and five rebounds.
