Game recap, analysis from Gonzaga's exhibition win over Western Oregon

Bulldogs take care of business in final exhibition contest

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (15). | Photo by Myk Crawford

SPOKANE — Gonzaga picked up a significant win in court on Monday, then followed up with a victory in its final tune-up before it’s 2025-26 season opener in seven days.

Neither win counted on the Bulldogs’ record, though they’re hoping both will positively impact their long-term aspirations of making another deep NCAA Tournament run.

About an hour after a Spokane County judge ruled in favor Tyon Grant-Foster’s eligibility case, granting the 25-year-old the ability to play with the Zags this season, Gonzaga had to collect itself and turn its attention to its 6 p.m. exhibition game against Western Oregon at McCarthey Athletic Center.

As it turned out, the eventful day off the court didn’t appear to hinder the Zags on it, as they rolled to a 111-53 victory over the Wolves.

It was another big night for Gonzaga’s frontcourt, with Braden Huff (21 points) and Graham Ike (18 points) leading the way in the scoring column while going a combined 15-of-17 from the field. Ismaila Diagne had a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double, Davis Fogle went a perfect 11-for-11 at the free-throw line to finish with 13 points and Adam Miller chipped in 10 points in 14 minutes, as the Zags shot 64.1% from the field and scored 36 points off 22 turnovers.

The Kennel made sure to give an especially warm welcome to Grant-Foster, who checked into the ballgame roughly 90 minutes after Judge Maria Polin made her decision from a Spokane County Superior Court room. Those cheers quickly turned anxiety in the second half after Grant-Foster limped off the floor and into the locker room, though he would return to the bench a few minutes later.

Grant-Foster finished with 4 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in his unofficial Gonzaga debut, logging 9 minutes while shooting 1-of-2 from the field.

Here is the live updates recap:

2ND HALF

Gonzaga 105, Western Oregon 46: Gonzaga was ready to wrap up its second and final exhibition game of the season with several of its reserves and walk-on players.

Tyon Grant-Foster comes up limp: The 6-foot-7 forward was holding his shin and had to limp off the court before briefly exiting to the locker room. Grant-Foster returned to Gonzaga's team bench a few minutes later to join his teammates.

Gonzaga 81, Western Oregon 31: Tyon Grant-Foster got on the scoreboard with a pair of makes at the free-throw line after getting fouled on a strong drive to the basket. Zags started the second half 11-of-13 from the field.

Gonzaga 73, Western Oregon 23: Braden Huff recovered his own miss for a putback layup, then scored in transition to make it a 50-point game less than 5 minutes into the second half.

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Gonzaga 63, Western Oregon 23: Gonzaga picked up the second half where it left the first — forcing turnovers and capitalizing with easy buckets on the other end. Two of the Bulldogs' first three field goals after halftime came off steals, including a nice individual effort from Emmanuel Innocenti to tip a pass to himself for a breakaway dunk on the other end. Zags had 28 points off 17 turnovers from the Wolves.

HALF — Gonzaga 57, Western Oregon 23: Bulldogs ended the first half on a 35-9 run to take a 34-point lead into the locker room. Braden Huff and Graham Ike combined for 27 points, Adam Miller added a pair of 3-pointers and Gonzaga shot 19-of-25 (76.0%) from the field while forcing the Wolves into 24 turnovers.

1ST HALF

Gonzaga 54, Western Oregon 18: Jadin Penigar knocked down a turnaround jumper to end the Wolves' lengthy scoring drought, only for Adam Miller to respond on the other end with a backdoor layup, courtesy of a Jalen Warley assist. Bulldogs started 18-of-23 from the field.

Gonzaga 42, Western Oregon 14: Braden Huff kept the Zags rolling with a finish around the rim through contact, pushing the Bulldogs' scoring run to 20-0 as the Wolves went nearly 6 minutes without a basket.

Tyon Grant-Foster takes the court: The Kennel crowd made sure to give a big welcome to Tyon Grant-Foster, who checked into the ballgame about 90 minutes having his eligibility granted by a Spokane County judge.

Zags double-up Wolves: Davis Fogle knocked down a pair of free throws, extending the Zags' double-digit lead with a quick 7-0 scoring run.