Gonzaga had zero issues dispatching the Pepperdine Waves in a solid offensive and defensive display, 85-41.
The Zags got off to a hot start, led by Abby O’Connor, who hit two threes and scored eight points in the first quarter. Joined by Melody Kempton’s six points down low, the Zags outscored the Waves 23-6 in the first quarter.
Pepperdine tried to bring it a little bit closer in the second half, and was able to find a few more points, but the Zags still outscored the Waves 17-12 to take a 40-18 lead into halftime. The Zags shot 55 percent from the floor in the half and went 5-of-9 from long range.