In the most anticipated non-conference game on the college basketball calendar, a #1 v #2 matchup in a rematch of one of the most exciting games in recent memory, the Gonzaga Bulldogs tossed out all the narratives by handing the UCLA Bruins an emphatic 83-63 loss in Las Vegas.
The buildup to this game featured lots of highlight replays of last April’s Jalen Suggs stunning game winner along with clips of acrobatic tough jumpers converted by Jonny Juzang and Jaime Jaquez. The sequel didn’t feature any of that (ok, maybe a few of those jumpers from those guys—they’re good players!