Gonzaga Bulldogs Host Southern Utah Amid Remembering Coach Few’s Mother

SPOKANE, Wash. — The No. 13 Gonzaga Bulldogs (4-0) will try to maintain their undefeated record when they face Southern Utah (1-3) on Monday at 6 p.m. PT.

The game will air locally on NonStop Local KHQ and will stream online. This matchup marks the fourth time the teams have met, with Gonzaga leading the series 2-1. The last encounter occurred in 2012, when Gonzaga won decisively, 103-65.

Gonzaga returns home after a solid performance in their last outing, where Graham Ike scored 20 points and Tyon Grant-Foster contributed a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds.

As they prepare for this game, Gonzaga will count on their five players who are averaging double-figure points. Graham Ike leads with an average of 18 points and 10 rebounds per game.

The Bulldogs currently average 87 points per game, supported by 47 rebounds and 19 assists, while shooting 49.1% from the field. They face a Southern Utah team coming off a 90-85 loss to Omaha over the weekend.

Southern Utah’s only victory has been against Bethesda University. They are currently scoring 84.8 points per game, with three players averaging double digits: Jaiden Feroah at 14 points, Elijah Duval at 13.5 points, and Zack Bell with 10.5 points.

With only one win in four outings, Southern Utah was picked to finish last in the WAC preseason poll, while Gonzaga sits at No. 2 in the KenPom rankings, reflecting their strong overall performance.

This game also comes amid a difficult time for the Gonzaga community. Barbara Few, the mother of head coach Mark Few, passed away on Friday. The Gonzaga family expressed their condolences and shared memories of her alongside Gonzaga basketball.

Gonzaga’s game against Southern Utah will tip off at 6 p.m. PT and will air on KHQ and stream online.

In betting odds, Gonzaga enters as 35.5-point favorites with an over/under set at 159.5. Gonzaga has been successful against the spread this season, with a 3-1 record.