SPOKANE, Wash. — The Gonzaga women’s basketball team responded with a strong performance Sunday, rolling past UC Riverside 85-58 in its home matchup at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
The Bulldogs set the tone early, jumping out to a 12-0 lead in the first quarter. Gonzaga’s defense held the Highlanders to just four points in the opening period, building a 19-4 advantage heading into the second.
UC Riverside found more offense in the second quarter, but Gonzaga maintained control, taking a 35-20 lead into halftime.
The Bulldogs continued to pull away after the break, scoring 20 points in the third quarter before putting up 30 in the fourth to secure the 27-point victory.
Lauren Whittaker and Allie Turner led Gonzaga with 14 points apiece. Whittaker also delivered an impressive all-around performance, finishing with 14 rebounds and five assists.
Gonzaga dominated the glass, outrebounding UC Riverside 49-30, while shooting 46 percent from the field.
The win gives the Bulldogs a bounce-back performance as they continue their early-season schedule.
Gonzaga will return to action Friday, traveling to face Grand Canyon University. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.
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