In the late game from the Midwest Regional in Chicago, the Gonzaga Bulldogs came out firing against the Syracuse Orange 2-3 zone. Kyle Wiltjer didn't waste any time and knocked down two quick threes getting Gonzaga got off to a 13-4 lead. Jim Boeheim had to call an early timeout at the 16:14 mark in the first half.
During the Gonzaga run, Tyler Roberson looked to energize Syracuse with a monster put-back dunk, but Gonzaga rebutted with a quick bucket by Domantas Sabonis on the other end.
Syracuse fought tooth and nail to get back in the game by forcing 10 first half turnovers.