Gonzaga fell to a hungry Tennessee squad that made just enough plays down the stretch to eke out a hard-fought victory. The Zags had plenty of chances to put this game away, but there were far too many defensive lapses in the closing minutes that allowed the Vols to stick around and eventually pull ahead. Hopefully, this loss serves as a catalyst for the rest of the season. Here’s what I took away from the afternoon matinee in the desert:
- Tennessee set a physical tone early, showing a willingness to go right at Gonzaga on both ends of the floor.