No. 8 Gonzaga rallies past BYU on Strawther’s game-winner
BYU forward Fousseyni Traore (45) guards Gonzaga forward Drew Timme during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Rick Bowmer]
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Julian Strawther hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 9.8 seconds left to lift No. 8 Gonzaga to a 75-74 victory over BYU. Drew Timme had 19 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Bulldogs. Anton Watson added 18 points and Strawther finished with 11 _ including the game-winner. Gonzaga (15-3, 4-0 WCC) overcame 34.5% shooting in the second half to rally for the win. Spencer Johnson scored 18 points to lead BYU. Gideon George and Jaxon Robinson chipped in 17 points apiece for the Cougars. Johnson, George, and Robinson combined to make 12 3-pointers. BYU (13-7, 3-2 WCC) lost to Gonzaga for the sixth straight time.
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Gonzaga forward Anton Watson (22) dunks against BYU during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Gonzaga forward Drew Timme shoots as BYU forward Fousseyni Traore (45) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Gonzaga forward Anton Watson (22) shoots against BYU forward Noah Waterman (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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