Gonzaga Faces Long Beach State in Spokane

The No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs (4-0) aim for their fifth consecutive win this season as they host Long Beach State (1-3) at the McCarthey Athletic Center. Gonzaga recently moved up in the AP Top 25 after a strong 80-67 road victory against San Diego State, where Graham Ike and Ryan Nembhard combined for 32 points in the second half. Long Beach State's recent struggles include three straight losses, with Devin Askew leading the team with an average of 17.3 points per game. The game is scheduled for 9 p.m. EST and will be available for streaming on ESPN+. Gonzaga is known for its high-scoring offense, averaging 95.5 points per game, while Long Beach State is looking to bounce back from a disappointing stretch. This matchup marks a chance for Gonzaga to continue building momentum before their upcoming participation in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament.