Gonzaga, Houston clash for spot in Sweet 16

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Second half

7:32 – UH 70, GU 58: Zags cut the lead to seven, then Cryer hits a 3-pointer. Then Cryer gets a steal and makes two free throws, and Cryer answers a Battle 3-pointer with a 3 of his own.

Cryer up to 24 points and has made 6 of 9 3-point attempts. He’s been the difference tonight. Zags call timeout.

 

11:41 – UH 58, GU 46: Uzan makes a 3-pointer and then Wilson steals it from Nembhard at the U12 media timeout.

Every time Zags chip away at the lead the Cougars have an answer.

Tugler and Roberts have combined for 10 offensive rebounds, leading to Cougars’ 19 second chance points.

15:23 – UH 48, GU 37: Sharpe hits a 3-pointer and is fouled by Hickman. He’ll have a free throw on the other end of the U16 media timeout.

Cougars scoring on seemingly every possession to start the half, 6 of 11 from the field with four offensive rebounds. That’s a 16-2 advantage in second chance points in the game.

Zags got back-to-back 3-pointers from Ike to stay in it, going to need to improve on the glass to keep up.

Halftime

LJ Cryer established himself early and led Houston to a 35-27 lead over Gonzaga at halftime in Wichita, Kansas.

Cryer scored 16 points, making 4 of 6 3-point attempts. Houston led by as many 14 points, before the Zags make a late push.

Khalif Battle and Braden Huff lead GU with seven points apiece. 

First half

1:09 – UH 33, GU 27: Battle makes a layup in transition, then hits a 3-pointer to give the Zags an 8-0 run. Houston calls timeout on a 3:35 scoring drought and just like that GU is back in it. 

3:55 – UH 33, GU 22: Nembhard hits a 3-pointer in the corner and Innocenti gets a steal on the other end ahead of the U4 media timeout. 

Zags have hit five of their last six attempts. Making a push here before halftime.

For Houston, Cryer hit another 3-pointer (4 of 6) and has 16 points. The Cougars have 12 second chance points.

6:17 – UH 28, GU 17: Huff gets the Zags’ first 3-pointer to drop, but is called for a…

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