How to watch Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Washington Huskies
The first true road game of the season for the No. 7 Gonzaga Bulldogs is a trip west of the Cascade Mountains to take on their in-state rival Washington Huskies in Seattle.
The Zags (7-1) picked up their fifth-straight win in a 111-71 rout of Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Tuesday. Five players scored in double-figures, paced by Braden Huff's 19 points off the bench. Graham Ike added 17 points in 17 minutes, while Anton Watson had 15 and Nolan Hickman added 13. Gonzaga recorded season-highs in field goal percentage (57%), total rebounds (65) and assists (28) in the win.
Watson leads the way with 14.8 points per game, as five players average at least 12.5 points for the Zags. Watson and Ike grab 8.1 rebounds per game apiece. The Zags are third in the nation averaging 46.1 rebounds per game.
The Huskies (5-3) defeated Montana State, 86-51, at home on Tuesday. Senior and 6-foot-11 post Franck Kepnang led the way with 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Kentucky transfer Sahvir Wheeler had 14 points and five assists.
Keion Brooks Jr. leads Washington in scoring with 20.3 points to go along with 7.9 rebounds per game. Wheeler dishes out a team-best 6.9 assists per outing. Portland transfer Moses Wood has made a team-high 17 3-pointers.
Saturday's game marks the 50th all-time meeting between Gonzaga and Washington. The Huskies lead the series all-time, though the Bulldogs have won 14 of the last 15 including a 77-60 win last season in the McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs have also won 16 straight over Pac-12 foes, a streak that includes victories over UCLA and USC this season.
HOW TO WATCH GONZAGA VS. WASHINGTON
What: Gonzaga men's basketball takes on Washington in the 50th all-time meeting between in-state rivals.
When: 8 p.m. PT on Saturday, December 9
Where: Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion | Seattle, Washington
How to watch on TV: Fans can watch on ESPN2
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