Gonzaga Basketball Honors Seniors Before Key Showdown

The Gonzaga Bulldogs celebrated Senior Night with a strong performance, defeating Washington State 84-63 in a regional rivalry game. Led by Nolan Hickman's 23 points and Graham Ike's double-double of 17 points and 13 rebounds, Gonzaga overcame a slow start to take a commanding 22-point halftime lead. The win marks Gonzaga's fifth straight victory as they prepare for a crucial matchup against conference leader Saint Mary's, where they hope to close a two-game deficit in the standings. Gonzaga's balanced scoring, including key contributions from the bench, reflects their resurgence after mid-season struggles. Meanwhile, Washington State's season continues to falter with nine losses in their last twelve games, highlighting issues in rebounding and turnovers. As both teams look ahead, Gonzaga is gaining momentum heading into March, while WSU seeks to regroup.