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Recap - Gonzaga Defeats Kentucky 88-72

Gonzaga got 20 points and 0 assists from Julian Strawther en route to a 88-72 victory over Kentucky on Sunday at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.

Gonzaga was the ATS victor, as they covered the -4.0-point spread as a favorite.

Gonzaga got 22 points from Drew Timme and another 20 points from Julian Strawther. Drew Timme contributed 3 assists, while Julian Strawther cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.

Kentucky got 20 points from Oscar Tshiebwe in a losing cause and another 16 points from Jacob Toppin. Sahvir Wheeler contributed 4 assists for them, while Oscar Tshiebwe had 15 rebounds.

Gonzaga was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Gonzaga as they grabbed 38 boards, while Kentucky only had 28

Next game, Gonzaga takes its act home to face Portland State looking for another win. For Kentucky, they head home to face North Florida.