Saturday was a big one in Spokane. In a game celebrating Courtney Valndersloot’s jersey retirement, special pink uniforms worn to commemorate survivors and battlers of breast cancer, the Gonzaga women also had a matchup against Portland Pilots to settle who sits at the top of the WCC standings.
Gonzaga took care of business, winning 63-53, but the Zags had to scrap much of the game, leaning on defensive pressure and turnovers to stave off Portland until the offensive sparks showed up. Kaylynne Truong led the way, scoring 20 points and making 4 of 8 attempts outside to go with her 5 assists and 4 rebounds.