Gonzaga Crushes Texas Southern 98-43 in Season Opener Dominated by Rebounding and Bench

The No. 21 Gonzaga Bulldogs dominated Texas Southern in their season opener with a commanding 98-43 victory, marking their 22nd consecutive regular-season opener win. Despite a slow start and a pregame lineup error that mistakenly listed Tyon Grant-Foster as a starter instead of Adam Miller, the Bulldogs found their rhythm, particularly through the strong performances of Graham Ike, Braden Huff, and Grant-Foster, who led the team with 15 points. The bench, including players like Jalen Warley and Mario Saint-Supery, provided a significant spark, contributing 48 points to the team's total and helping to extend the lead. Gonzaga excelled in rebounding, outpacing Texas Southern 56-27, and demonstrated strong offensive efficiency in the second half. Coach Mark Few highlighted the team's ability to stay locked in and bring energy despite early setbacks. The win sets Gonzaga up with momentum heading into their next game against Oklahoma.