The Battle in Seattle returned after a several year hiatus, but it didn’t yield a win for the Gonzaga Bulldogs who fell to Alabama 91-82 in a disappointing showing despite a raucous and supportive crowd trying to push them to victory.
The Bulldogs haven’t looked like themselves since the demolition of UCLA in Las Vegas, and appear to have taken several steps backward on their developmental arc this season. There were far too many mistakes and breakdowns for a team with national championship aspirations. Of course, plenty of credit should be given to the Crimson Tide who didn’t allow a tough road environment to rattle them as they gained early control and held on despite the inevitable push from the Zags.