MBB Hosts Seattle in Homecoming Match
The Gonzaga Bulldogs are set to host the Seattle Redhawks in a homecoming matchup at the McCarthey Athletic Center. This game on Friday, January 2, will mark the 72nd meeting between the two programs.
MBB Hosts Seattle in Homecoming Match
With a current record of 14-1, Gonzaga stands 7th in national rankings, having won seven consecutive games. Meanwhile, Seattle boasts an impressive 12-3 record in its inaugural West Coast Conference (WCC) season.
Recent Performance
In their last outing, the Bulldogs achieved a thrilling 99-93 victory against San Diego. Star player Jalen Warley led the charge with 22 points and 14 rebounds. Other key contributors included Tyon Grant-Foster with 18 points and Mario Saint-Supery and Braden Huff each adding 14 points.
- Gonzaga has outscored opponents in the paint at a significant margin of 60-36.
- The Bulldogs had a commanding rebound advantage of 44-27 against San Diego.
- Five players are currently averaging double-digit points for Gonzaga.
Braden Huff is only 15 points away from joining the 1,000-point club, while Graham Ike recently surpassed 1,000 career rebounds. He is also recognized as the only active NCAA Division I player with over 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.
Gonzaga’s Season Statistics
Gonzaga ranks highly in several statistical categories:
- 4th in offense (93.0 points per game)
- 12th in defense
- 1st in national scoring margin (24.6)
- 6th in assists with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.96
Through 14 games, Ike has recorded eight double-doubles, ranking him sixth nationally. He leads the WCC in double-doubles this season.
Seattle’s Recent Strides
Seattle recently celebrated its first-ever win in WCC play, defeating Washington State 69-55. Brayden Maldonado led Seattle with 15 points, while former Gonzaga player Jun Seok Yeo contributed 10 points. The Redhawks held their opponents to 29% shooting in this game, demonstrating strong defensive capabilities.
- Maldonado averages a team-high 15.7 points per game.
- Will Heimbrodt adds 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds.
- Maleek Arlington leads the team with 4.67 assists per game.
Series Overview
The upcoming match is a significant one, as Gonzaga aims to overcome their historical disadvantage in this series. Seattle leads the all-time series 50-21, though the teams haven’t met since February 12, 1980.
With the momentum of winning their WCC home opener and a strong non-conference performance, Gonzaga is poised to demonstrate their dominance once again as they welcome Seattle to Spokane.
Looking Ahead
Following the homecoming game, Gonzaga will face Loyola Marymount, where they hold an impressive 83-22 advantage in the all-time series. They are determined to maintain their winning streak as they continue their WCC campaign.
