With Kelly Olynyk, Killian Tillie and Jalen Suggs sitting in the front row for the Senior Night celebrations, a somewhat listless Gonzaga squad defeated the pluckier than expected Santa Clara Broncos 81 – 69. Gonzaga was led by Drew Timme with 23 points, Andrew Nembhard scored 21 shooting 5 for 9 from deep and Chet Holmgren had the minimum requirements for a double/double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. The Broncos were led by an inspired P. J. Pipes who scored 27 points on 10 for 12 from the field and 4 for 5 from the arc. The UW-Green Bay transfer literally kept the Broncos in the game.
Gonzaga Defeats Santa Clara 81-69
