With the strangest starting time in recent memory, Gonzaga demolished the University of Northern Alabama Lions 93 - 63. Gonzaga was led by Julian Strawther with 15 points and Anton Watson with a double/double; 10 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. The Lions were led by 5’ 9” C. J. Bram with 15 points and Payton Youngblood and his awesome David Beckam-like top ponytail with 9.
When Gonzaga plays an overmatched team, the game usually follows one of two scenarios. GU blows their doors off right from the start or the opponent hangs tight for about 10 minutes before the Zags take over.