The outcome of this game seemed like a foregone conclusion by the first media timeout, and Gonzaga kept their foot to the floor in a wire-to-wire, 87-65 victory over St. Mary’s. So what were some takeaways from the Zag’s 21st win of the season?
1. The Zags got off to a blistering start on both ends of the floor. While the offense is this team’s calling card, it was the defensive play, including forcing six turnovers in the first eight minutes, that allowed them to pull away early.
2. Throughout the first half, Gonzaga was able to control the pace on both ends of the floor, something they struggled with a bit during their first matchup with the Gaels in Moraga.