In a nail-biting finish that left fans stunned, the Gonzaga women’s basketball team fell 70-68 to San Francisco on Senior Day at McCarthey Athletic Center. The game featured 12 lead changes, with the Bulldogs’ potential game-winning shot rimming out at the buzzer.
Yvonne Ejim – extending her double-digit scoring streak to 71 games – led Gonzaga with 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Maud Huijbens added 16 points on 5/5 shooting in a dominant third-quarter performance. The Zags (19-7 WCC) led by nine at halftime but couldn’t contain USF’s late-game three-point shooting, culminating in Jasmine Gayles’ go-ahead triple with 1:30 remaining.
Key moments:
- Claire O’Connor’s clutch three-pointer tied the game at 59-59 with 4:04 left
- Bree Salenbien’s late free throws brought GU within one point
- Final possession breakdown: Ejim’s contested layup missed as time expired
The men’s team (21-7) prepares for its regular-season finale against Saint Mary’s on March 1, having won five straight conference games. Notable wins include victories over #17 Kansas and #22 UCLA, though recent losses to top-ranked Purdue (twice) and UConn have raised questions about their NCAA tournament seeding.
Upcoming schedule highlights:
| Team | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Women | @ Pacific | Feb 27 |
| Women | @ Santa Clara | March 1 |
| Men | vs Saint Mary’s | March 1 |
