Gonzaga Defeats San Diego State 80-67

No. 3 Gonzaga secured an 80-67 victory over San Diego State, with Graham Ike leading the Bulldogs with 23 points, including 20 in the second half after overcoming early foul trouble. Ryan Nembhard contributed 19 points and 10 assists, while sixth man Braden Nuff added 10 points, as Gonzaga improved to 4-0 on the season. The win avenged last year's loss to SDSU and marked Gonzaga's first game away from Spokane this season. Nick Boyd led the Aztecs with 23 points, but their performance fell short against the Bulldogs, who dominated in free throw shooting, making 87% of their attempts. Both teams reached the Sweet 16 last season, with Gonzaga's winning percentage increasing to .879 following this victory. Gonzaga will join the Pac-12 in 2026, adding to the significance of this matchup as both teams prepare for future conference play.