When the hyped No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the UCLA Bruins turned into an absolute beatdown, the Zags, at that point in the early season, looked invincible. Much of that charge was led by the senior point guard Andrew Nembhard.
Nembhard was borderline perfect against UCLA. He played a full 40 minutes, scored 24 points on 9-for-13 shooting, dished out six assists, stole the ball three times, and turned the ball over three times. Elation all around.
Immediately following the UCLA win, Gonzaga narrowly lost against Duke, struggled against a mediocre Tarleton State squad, and then thoroughly lost against Alabama in what was essentially a home environment.