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Chet Holmgren, No. 1 Gonzaga Beat No. 9 Memphis; Will Play Arkansas in Sweet 16

No. 1 Gonzaga is onto the Sweet 16 once again after surviving an upset bid from No. 9 Memphis in the second round of the 2022 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Drew Timme scored 21 of his 25 points after halftime in the 82-78 win Saturday at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.

In a battle that exceeded nearly all expectations, Memphis utilized its athleticism to keep Gonzaga in check early. The underdogs jumped out to a 41-31 lead at halftime while holding Timme and Chet Holmgren to just six combined points.

The Bulldogs fought back in the second half, but neither side could pull away as players on each team showcased their talent:

Even when foul trouble became a major story for Memphis, the team refused to back down.