The McCarthey Athletic Center was not abuzz. That was the problem. There was very little buzz to be had in a sleepy Monday night win for the Gonzaga Bulldogs over a plucky Northern Illinois Huskies squad. The Huskies gave the Zags all they wanted until the hosts pulled away with about 10 minutes left to secure an 88-67 victory that marked Gonzaga’s 71st straight win at home.
Drew Timme played like a Wooden Award Winner with 26 points including an important 8-9 from the free throw line to go with 6 rebounds and 3 assists. For long stretches of the night, it felt like Timme would be Gonzaga’s only offense.