No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs Face No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers in Battle 4 Atlantis Consolation Round

The No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs and the No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers are set to clash in the consolation round of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. This matchup comes after both teams suffered unexpected losses in the opening round of the tournament.

Indiana, who entered the tournament with a 4-0 record, was decisively beaten by Louisville 89-61. The Hoosiers struggled significantly, committing 23 turnovers and shooting just 33.3% from the field. Malik Reneau led the team with 21 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, but the rest of the team’s performance was lackluster, with top scorer Mackenzie Mgbako scoring a season-low eight points.

Gonzaga, meanwhile, lost their first game of the season to West Virginia in an 86-78 overtime thriller. Despite leading 43-33 early in the second half, the Bulldogs were outmaneuvered by a 17-2 run by the Mountaineers. Gonzaga’s Braden Huff scored 19 points, and Ryan Nembhard contributed 12 assists, but the team’s execution in the final minutes and in overtime was crucial to their defeat.

The game between Gonzaga and Indiana is scheduled to start at 2:30 PM ET and will be broadcast on ESPN2. Gonzaga enters the game as a 9.5-point favorite, with a total point spread of 157. The Bulldogs have been strong on offense, averaging 90.7 points per game, while Indiana has averaged 77.4 points per game. Gonzaga’s offense, led by players like Braden Huff and Khalif Battle, will face an Indiana defense that has been inconsistent following their recent loss.

Both teams will look to bounce back from their disappointing losses and secure a win in the consolation round. The matchup promises to be an intense clash between two traditionally strong college basketball programs.