Gonzaga women defeat UC Riverside 85-58 in Spokane
The Bulldogs earned the home victory Sunday at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
Gonzaga took charge from the opening minutes Sunday in Spokane, scoring the game’s first 12 points against UC Riverside. The Bulldogs limited the Highlanders to four points during the first quarter and carried a 19-4 lead into the next period at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
UC Riverside improved offensively in the second quarter, but Gonzaga still entered halftime ahead 35-20. The Bulldogs added 20 points during the third, then produced 30 more in the fourth. That second-half surge completed an 85-58 win, giving Gonzaga a 27-point margin and a return to winning form during its early-season schedule.
Lauren Whittaker and Allie Turner each scored 14 points to pace the Bulldogs. Whittaker also collected 14 rebounds and recorded five assists. As a team, Gonzaga made 46 percent of its field-goal attempts and held a 49-30 advantage in rebounds.
The Bulldogs next play Friday on the road against Grand Canyon University. The scheduled tipoff is 5 p.m.
- Gonzaga won 85-58 at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
- Lauren Whittaker had 14 points, 14 rebounds and five assists.
- Allie Turner scored 14 points.
- Gonzaga outrebounded UC Riverside 49-30.
- Gonzaga visits Grand Canyon University Friday at 5 p.m.
Source: KXLY ↗
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