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Gonzaga Women's Basketball Secures Narrow Victory
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Gonzaga Womens Basketball Secures Narrow Victory Over Grand Canyon: Despite 22 Turnovers, Zags Pull Off Win in Final Seconds
Gonzagas womens basketball team narrowly defeated Grand Canyon 62-58, securing the victory in the final seconds with crucial defensive plays and clutch free throws. The game, played at the McCarthey Athletic Center, saw four thousand five hundred fifty-eight fans witness the hard-fought contest.
The win came down to the wire, with graduate transfer Taylor Smith blocking a three-point attempt by Grand Canyons Chloe Mann with just three point five seconds left on the clock. Earlier, redshirt freshman Lauren Whittaker made two free throws to give Gonzaga a two-point lead, but Mann quickly tied it up. Sophomore guard Allie Turner then made a driving basket with fifty-five seconds to go, putting the Bulldogs ahead for good.
Gonzaga coach Lisa Fortier acknowledged the teams struggles, particularly their twenty-two turnovers throughout the game, with fourteen of those occurring in a chaotic first half. She described the win as ugly but praised her team for finding a way to get the job done when it mattered most. The Zags committed eleven turnovers in the second quarter alone, a period Fortier suggested was likely their worst half of the season.
Despite the turnover woes, Whittaker had an outstanding performance, achieving her third double-double of the season with twenty-four points and thirteen rebounds. She also drew an impressive ten fouls, a statistic Fortier noted she had never witnessed before. Turner contributed twelve points and four assists, while Smiths critical block, though not reflected in the score sheet, was a game-changer.
The Zags will look to clean up their play as they prepare for their next home game this Saturday against UC Davis. Tip-off is scheduled for six PM, and the team hopes to build on this hard-earned victory with a more consistent performance.
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