Gonzaga invited the BYU Cougars up to Spokane earlier than anticipated so they could finally open their WCC schedule. After an 86-69 scoreline that very much flatters the Cougars, the massive chasm between Gonzaga and every other team in the conference was confirmed.
Corey Kispert led all scorers with 23 points on 9-16 shooting, but he has been so brilliant this season that it somehow felt like his worst performance of the season. Jalen Suggs flashed his singular talents throughout the night, highlighted by another fullcourt laser to hit a streaking teammate in transition, en route to 16 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals.