Despite strong performances from Graham Ike and Ryan Nembhard, the Gonzaga Bulldogs couldn't overcome St. Mary's Gaels in a tightly contested game. Ike led the charge with 24 points, while Nembhard contributed 11 points and 12 assists. However, the Bulldogs struggled to find support from other players down the stretch, ultimately falling short in a 62-58 loss.
needed its two most important players to play at their best if the Bulldogs were to have any chance of leaving University Credit Union Pavilion with a win over Saint Mary's on Saturday night.
Nembhard put the Bulldogs out in front, 47-45, with 10:41 left to play with a smooth jumper from the midrange area, then nailed a big 3-pointer to tie things up at 58 with 1:18 in regulation. "We didn't execute. Some turnovers late there; the ball went through a couple guys' hands there and some illegal screens and the rebounding. I think rebounding was the key for sure. They got some key offensive rebounds there at the end. Honestly proud of the fight we had in the second half ... it feels like it's coming together."Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike shoots a jump shot over St. Mary's Gaels center Mitchell Saxen . / Neville E.
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